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PCT Missed Questions with correctanswers respectively.
Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG? ANS - Decreased
potassium level
A PCT has been monitoring a patient's intake & output for the past 24 hours. Which of the following
findings should the pct report to the nurse immediately? ANS - Urine input 500 mL
A pct should identify that which of the following settings adjust the height of the EKG waveform on a
tracing? ANS - Gain control
Which of the following findings on the tracing below should the pct be most concerned with? ANS - The
ST segment elevation
A pct is performing passive ROM exercises on a patient's ankle. Which of the following motions should
the technician perform? ANS - Dorsiflexion
A pct is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The technician should identify that which of the following
situations can result in an inaccurate reading? ANS - The patient's arm is above the level of the heart.
A pct is caring for a patient who has an indwelling urinary catheter. How often should the pct empty the
drain receptacle? ANS - Every 8 hours
A pct is caring for a patient who is postoperative following abdominal surgery & observes thin, reddish
drainage on the wound dressing. The technician should identify that which of the following terms is used
to describe this type of drainage? ANS - Serosanguineous
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the
venipuncture site after the needle is removed? ANS - Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into
the tissues.
, A pct is preparing to ambulate a patient who is at increased risk for falls. The patient asks the technician,
"Why do you have to place a belt around me?" Which of the following responses should the technician
make? ANS - "Gait belts are an added safety feature when assisting patients to walk."
A pct is preparing a peripheral blood smear on a slide. Which of the following actions should the pct
take? ANS - Verify that the smear covers about 3/4 of the slide.
A pct is performing CPR for an adult patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
ANS - Depress 5 cm (2 in) into the patient's chest while performing compressions.
A pct is preparing to transport a patient using a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the
technician take when assisting the patient out of bed? ANS - Have the patient push off the bed using his
hands when prompted.
A pct recently attended a seminar about hospice care. ANS - "The cost of hospice care is reimbursed by
Medicare or Medicaid."
A pct receives orders to collect an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, & DNA. Which of the
following should be collected first? ANS - O2 levels
A pct should identify that which of the following is the minimum preferred volume of the urine for a
routine urinalysis? ANS - 30 mL
A pct is attending a seminar about recognizing workplace violence the technician should identify which if
the following as an example of workplace violence? ANS - Emotional maltreatment
A pct should identify that which of the following incidents should be reported to the The Joint
Commission? ANS - Sentinel event
A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after having an EKG 48
hours prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation by the pct? ANS - "Your doctor wants
to study your heart over a longer period of time."
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