PCT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PCT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is the SLCH code/trauma emergency number? What is the SLCH Dr. Red/Fire emergency phone number? What does the A stand for in RACE? Activate the alarm If there is a code on the floor, what are some things you can do to assist? Obtain a crash cart, call emergency number, runner, take care of other patients/families on the floor, etc. How long after chemotherapy should you be cautious handling a patients waste? 48 hours How frequently should you take vital signs DURING a blood transfusion (via policy)? 15 minutes after transfusion begins, every hour until transfusion ends, then after transfusion ends What vital signs do you obtain during a blood transfusion? Temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate What vital sign is likely to change if a patient is having a blood transfusion reaction? Temperature The 3 C's of central line care are Clamped, capped, connected to continuous fluids Types of different central lines are: Port-a-cath, Broviac, PICC What is the first thing you do if a central line becomes disconnected? Clamp the central line closest to the patient. Can a trach patient eat by mouth? yes What items do you need to take with you when transporting a patient with a trach? Extra trach, scissors, trach ties, lubricant, delee, ambu bag, suction catheters, portable suction airway bag, gloves, goggles When should you contact the RN during a g-tube feeding?