PCT Practice Exam {QUESTIONS WITH ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT} (2024 / 2025) (Verified by Experts)

A PCT is measuring an adult's vital signs, which of the following findings should be reported to the nurse immediately? Oral temperature 37.4(99.3) Heart rate 124/minute Respiratory rate 18/minute Blood pressure 118/78 mm Hg - ANSWER Heart rate 124/minute A PCT is caring for a patient who requires supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula. Which of he following steps should the technician take? Fill the humidifier with 0.9% sodium chloride Place cotton between the cannula's tubing and the patient's ears Remove the nasal cannula when the patient is eating a meal Report any bubbling in the humidifier container to the nurse - ANSWER Fill the humidifier with 0.9% sodium chloride Placing the cotton breakdown between the tubing and the skin helps prevent skin irritation and skin breakdown After wrapping a sequential cpmpression devicesleeve around the post-operaitve patient's leg, how many fingers should fit between the sleeve and the patient's skin? One Two Three Four - ANSWER Two