PCT Missed Questions and answers
Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG?
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?
Urine input 500 mL
A pct should identify that which of the following settings adjust the height of the EKG waveform on a
tracing?
Gain control
Which of the following findings on the tracing below should the pct be most concerned with?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Serosanguineous
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the
venipuncture site after the needle is removed?
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?
"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?
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?
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?
Have the patient push off the bed using his hands when prompted.
A pct recently attended a seminar about hospice care.
"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?
O2 levels
A pct should identify that which of the following is the minimum preferred volume of the urine for a
routine urinalysis?
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?
Emotional maltreatment
A pct should identify that which of the following incidents should be reported to the The Joint
Commission?
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?
"Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time."
Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG?
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?
Urine input 500 mL
A pct should identify that which of the following settings adjust the height of the EKG waveform on a
tracing?
Gain control
Which of the following findings on the tracing below should the pct be most concerned with?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Serosanguineous
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the
venipuncture site after the needle is removed?
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?
"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?
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?
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?
Have the patient push off the bed using his hands when prompted.
A pct recently attended a seminar about hospice care.
"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?
O2 levels
A pct should identify that which of the following is the minimum preferred volume of the urine for a
routine urinalysis?
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?
Emotional maltreatment
A pct should identify that which of the following incidents should be reported to the The Joint
Commission?
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?
"Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time."
