Patient Care Tech Exam Review

Front

Hypothermia is a body temperature:

Back

below 95 degrees Fahrenheit

Front

The agency responsible for setting safety standards for the workplace is: CLIA, FDA, OSHA, HIPAA

Back

OSHA

Front

The term "epi-" means:

Back

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Front

What gauge needle is most commonly used for a venipuncture procedure?

Back

21-23 gauge

Front

Which of the following are signs of infection and should be reported? clear drainage, a wound with a blood and odorous drainage, warm and moist skin, all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

How should the patient be positioned while taking their blood pressure?

Back

Sitting with arm at level of heart or Laying with arm at level of heart.

Front

Where should the stethoscope be placed when obtaining a blood pressure?

Back

1-2 inches above elbow

Front

Size of the cuff does not matter when obtaining a reading?

Back

False

Front

What is the normal adult respiratory rate?

Back

12-20 bpm

Front

Provide care for terminally ill persons

Back

Hospice agencies