PCT Tests COMPILATION BUNDLE

AKI Correct Answer: acute kidney injury Pre-renal causes of AKI Correct Answer: decreased blood flow to kidney, burns, hemorrhage, heart failure, sepsis, low BP, stenosis, or rhabdomyolysis. Intra-renal causes of AKI Correct Answer: Nephritis (kidney infection), tubular necrosis, contrast d...

AKI Correct Answer: acute kidney injury Pre-renal causes of AKI Correct Answer: decreased blood flow to kidney, burns, hemorrhage, heart failure, sepsis, low BP, stenosis, or rhabdomyolysis. Intra-renal causes of AKI Correct Answer: Nephritis (kidney infection), tubular necrosis, contrast d...

When listening to a patient, what action by the PCT demonstrates disinterest and coldness? - A. Tightly crossing her arms The role that is considered to be a nursing assistant with advanced skills is - Patient care technician Health promotion is known as which of the following - Strategies to try to...

A patient care technician is preparing to perform documentation in a patients electronic health record. Which of the following is an example of appropriate documentation by the technician? A.) the technician on the previous shift reports giving the patient a bath at 1600. B.) The patient has a la...

A PCT is caring for a patient with COPD and is receiving oxygen therapy. The technician notes that the patient appears restless and is SOB. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Notify the nurse immedietly The PCT attended an in-service about performing CPR on a patient. When ...

A patient care technician is assisting a nurse to change a dressing on a surgical wound. The wound should not have contact with air or oxygen. Which of the following types of dressing should the technician expect the nurse to use? Correct Answer: Occlusive A patient care technician is caring for...

Which of the following would keep KECN values stable during treatment: a. missed heparin dose b. BFR set as prescribed c. clotting in dialyzer d. poor arterial flow from the access - BFR set as prescribed What should you do with a sharps container in the event of a flood? - lock, seal and place them...

The role of the RN in a dialysis facility is to implement the _____ and the patient ________? Correct Answer: Plan of Care, Education Plans The number one cause of chronic renal failure is? Correct Answer: Diabetes When going from a dirty area to retrieve supplies in a clear area, staff is r...

Which of the following statements is not an underlying assumption of self management Correct Answer: People with complex chronic kidney conditions such ass ESRD have more difficulties with successful self management Which of the following is a basic principle of self management Correct Answer: ...

What is important when monitoring weight and BP for acute patients? - keep patients wet to avoid hypotensive episodes What do you need to consider in regards to acute patents vascular access? - Usually have a CVC - follow policy and procedure to prevent infections Why is it important to know what ca...

A CPCT should recognize that which of the following scenarios requires an aseptic dressing change? -changing the surgical wound dressing of a patient 1 day post-op -changing a patient's triple lumen catheter dressing -changing the dressing of a patient who has a deep wound drain -changing the dress...

Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG Correct Answer: A decreased potassium level cause U waves to become visible on the EKKG A patient care technician is assigned to perform hourly, point-of-care testing for a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which o...

A female patient has come in for an ECG following a mastectomy. ECG electrodes should be placed A) three inches above the surgery site to avoid disruption of the site. B) as close to the surgery site as possible without touching the site. C) three inches lower than the surgery site to avoid disru...

A ________ is a practical rule guiding behavior or technique. a. law b. custom c. cultural more d. precept precept Information that is in the _______ belongs to the community at large and may be appropriated by anyone a. public liááábrary b. hospital medical library c. public d...