PCT REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE VERIFIED GRADED A++
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PCT REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE VERIFIED GRADED A++
safety measures before assisting patient into wheelchair
lock wheels
raise footrests
True or False. Doctors can release patient information at their own discretion.
False. Patients must consent prior t...
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PCT REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE VERIFIED
GRADED A++
safety measures before assisting patient into wheelchair
lock wheels
raise footrests
True or False. Doctors can release patient information at their own discretion.
False. Patients must consent prior to release of their information.
What will help reduce anxiety during venipuncture?
explaining the procedure
What could indicate an upper gastrointestingal (GI) bleed
black tarry stool
What must the phlebotomist know first to collect the correct tubes?
the blood test(s) ordered
If a patient appears to be hyperventilating during an EKG what should the PCT do first?
count the respiratory rate
To prevent needle sticks during venipuncture, OSHA guidelines require ...
, disposing of needles in a sharps container
respiratory distress, swollen lips and tongue
signs of severe allergies (anaphylatic shock)
If a hematoma begins developing at the site of the blood draw what should you do?
release the tourniquet and stop the blood draw
glucose tolerance test (GTT)
determines patient's ability to metabolize carbohydrates
A blood pressure below _________________ is considered hypotension.
90/60
A blood pressure above ___________________ is considered hypertension.
140/90
A normal respiratory rate is between ______________ breaths per minute.
12 - 20
A normal pulse rate is between __________________ beats per minute
60 - 100
A normal oral temperature is between ______________________________ degrees Fahrenheit.
97.6 - 99.6
Before performing any lab procedure you should identify the patient with at least ___________ forms
of identification.
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