PCT Final Exam Review questions and answers 2026\2027 A+
Grade
What does SOAP stand for concerning medical documentation?
- correct answer S: Subjective
O: Objective
A: Assessment
P: Plan
What type of PPE is needed for routine venipunctures?
- correct answer Gloves
What is the correct sequence of obtaining vital signs?
- correct answer Temperature, Respiration, Pulse, Blood Pressure
Where is the correct placement of an oral thermometer?
- correct answer Under the tongue on either side
What sequence of steps in taking an oral temperature?
- correct answer 1. Identify Patient
2. Explain the procedure and obtain consent
3. Put on the probe cover
4. Place the thermometer sublingually
5. Read results
6. Remove probe cover and dispose
7. Document procedure
, Auscultation
- correct answer Listening to sounds produced by the body during physical assessment
Palpation
- correct answer To assess by touch during physical assessment
Where is the radial pulse palpated to assess heart rate?
- correct answer Anterior aspect of the the wrist towards the base of the thumb
Where is the carotid pulse palpated to assess heart rate?
- correct answer Area between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and larynx on the anterior side of the
neck
What is normal pulse rate?
- correct answer 60 - 100 bpm
What is average body temperature?
- correct answer 98.6 Degrees Fahrenheit
What is normal respiratory rate?
- correct answer 12 - 20 rpm
Bradypnea
- correct answer Respiration below 12 rpm
Apnea
- correct answer Cessation of breathing
Tachypnea
- correct answer Respiration above 20 rpm
Respiration
- correct answer 1 Inhalation and 1 Exhalation
Grade
What does SOAP stand for concerning medical documentation?
- correct answer S: Subjective
O: Objective
A: Assessment
P: Plan
What type of PPE is needed for routine venipunctures?
- correct answer Gloves
What is the correct sequence of obtaining vital signs?
- correct answer Temperature, Respiration, Pulse, Blood Pressure
Where is the correct placement of an oral thermometer?
- correct answer Under the tongue on either side
What sequence of steps in taking an oral temperature?
- correct answer 1. Identify Patient
2. Explain the procedure and obtain consent
3. Put on the probe cover
4. Place the thermometer sublingually
5. Read results
6. Remove probe cover and dispose
7. Document procedure
, Auscultation
- correct answer Listening to sounds produced by the body during physical assessment
Palpation
- correct answer To assess by touch during physical assessment
Where is the radial pulse palpated to assess heart rate?
- correct answer Anterior aspect of the the wrist towards the base of the thumb
Where is the carotid pulse palpated to assess heart rate?
- correct answer Area between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and larynx on the anterior side of the
neck
What is normal pulse rate?
- correct answer 60 - 100 bpm
What is average body temperature?
- correct answer 98.6 Degrees Fahrenheit
What is normal respiratory rate?
- correct answer 12 - 20 rpm
Bradypnea
- correct answer Respiration below 12 rpm
Apnea
- correct answer Cessation of breathing
Tachypnea
- correct answer Respiration above 20 rpm
Respiration
- correct answer 1 Inhalation and 1 Exhalation
