PCT Practice

Which of the following BPs would require notification of nurse?

• 104/45

• 100/60

• 98/68

• 122/60

When obtaining BP, which action should be taken?

• inflate cuff to min of 220 mm/Hg

• record first auscultated sound as diastolic

• position stethoscope over patient radial pulse

• place cuff 5cm (2in) above palpable brachial artery

Dyspnea reflects changes in which of the following vital signs?

• Blood Pressure

• Pulse

• Respirations

• temperature

PCT enters patient room to perform venipuncture. What action should be taken first?

• Wash hands and put on gloves

• Gather all necessary supplies

• Identify the patient

• Label the tubes

A PCT understands that which of the following temperatures is a febrile measurement?

• 98.6

• 99.8

• 99.0

• 97.7

1. What distance from the edges of the sterile field should the PCT consider contaminated? 

• 1/4 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 3/4 inch

• 1 inch

During a physical examination, a PCT might witness the provider tapping a patient’s body, usually with the fingers or a small hammer, to elicit sounds or vibratory sensations. What is the name of this exam technique?

• Percussion

• Auscultation

• palpation

• manipulation

1. A PCT is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation, but the patient has artificial nails on. Which of the following is an alternative location for the technician to use to obtain the measurement?

• finger

• thumb

• earlobe

• nose

Which of the following methods of examination is used to observe for deformities and rashes on a patient’s body?

• auscultation

• inspection

• percussion

• palpation

Apical pulse is the preferred method for determining heart rate in which of the following groups?

• infants

• older adults

• adolescents

• adults