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PCT EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 1 00 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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- The lavender-topped tube contains: a. No additive b. SPS c. Na+ citrate d. EDTA - CORRECT ANSWER-d. EDTA
- The additive in a gray-topped tube is: a. K+ oxalate b. Na+ citrate c. EDTA d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-a. K+ oxalate
- Which of the needle has the largest gauge? a. 16 g b. 20 g c. 21 g d. 25 g - CORRECT ANSWER-a. 16 g
- Which of the following gauge needle is used for the typical adult venipuncture? a. 23 g b. 16 g c. 21 g d. 25 g - CORRECT ANSWER-c. 21 g
- The venipuncture equipment that consists of a needle attached to a plastic tubing is known as:
a. Syringe b. Evacuated tube c. Winged infusion set d. Micro-collection container - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Winged infusion set
- All of the following are true about winged infusion sets EXCEPT: a. Commonly referred to as a butterfly b. Comes in needles sizes of 16g and 18g c. Used on fragile veins d. Preferred over a syringe - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Comes in needles sizes of 16g and 18g
- You are about to draw a FBG on a patient and the patient states that he took his medications with some orange juice this morning. What would you do next? a. Draw the patient's blood b. Explain to the patient that you cannot draw his blood without speaking to his physician first c. Tell the patient to call his physician immediately Ask the patient to leave and come back tomorrow - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Explain to the patient that you cannot draw his blood without speaking to his physician first
- Which of the following actions is incorrect when performing a dermal puncture? a. Using a 2.0 mm lancet on a child b. Puncturing the plantar surface of the heel c. Allowing the alcohol to dry onsite prior to puncture d. Collecting the first drop of blood - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Collecting the first drop of blood
- The function of veins is to: a. Carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart b. Facilitate the exchange of oxygen-rich blood and deoxygenated blood c. Carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart
a. 20 mm/sec b. 25 mm/sec c. 30 mm/sec d. 35 mm/sec - CORRECT ANSWER-b. 25 mm/sec
- Which of the following structures separates the right atrium from the right ventricle? a. Aortic valve b. Mitral valve c. Bicuspid valve d. Tricuspid valve - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Tricuspid valve
- The approximate time for one cardiac cycle is a. 1.0 sec b. 0.25 sec c. 0.8 sec d. 0.08 sec - CORRECT ANSWER-d. 0.08 sec
- The lower chambers of the heart are the a. Ventricles b. Atria c. Septum d. Apex - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Ventricules
- A term that means "deficiency of red blood cells" is a. Erythocytopenia b. Atheroma c. Erythrocytosis d. Hematemesis - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Erythopenia
- The term thrombophlebitis means a. Pain in a vessel b. Inflammation of a vein in the presence of a clot c. Clotting cell d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Inflammation of the vein in the presence of a clot
- The term angioedema means a. Swelling of an artery b. Narrowing of the aorta c. Swelling of a vessel d. Rupture of a lymphatic vessel - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Swelling of a vessel
- Which of the following is the proper conduction sequence: a. SA node - > AV node - > bundle of His - > Purkinje fibers b. AV node - > SA node - > Purkinje fibers - > bundle of His c. SA node - > bundle of His - > Purkinje fibers - > AV node d. SA node - > AV node - > Purkinje fibers - > bundle of His - CORRECT ANSWER-a. SA node - > AV node-> Bundle of His-> Purkinje fibers
- Which of the following statements is true regarding myocardial infarction? a. Presenting symptoms may be different in women than in men b. Individuals with chest pain should immediately drive themselves to the hospital rather than waiting on an ambulance c. Confusion and hallucinations are a common symptom The test that is considered most reliable in diagnosing an MI is the ECG - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Presenting symptoms may be different in women than in men
- Which of the following statements is true regarding heart failure? a. The right ventricle is the part of the heart most effected b. Those at greatest risk for developing heart failure include African Americans and the elderly
c. Electrodes that transmit data about cardiac electrical activity to the ECG machine are placed on the patient's arms, legs and chest d. Most medical offices today use metal disks, rubber bands, and suction cups to attach electrodes and keep them in place - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Most medical offices today use metal disks, rubber bands, and suction cups to attach electrodes and keep them in place
- The PCT who is teaching her patient about an event recorder realizes that the patient needs further instruction when he states a. "This is a small, portable monitor that I can wear around my neck or put in my shirt pocket." b. "I will have two electrodes on my chest that I can activate if I feel any symptoms." c. "This device will send an electric shock to my heart if I need it." d. "I should only have to wear this device for 24 hours." - CORRECT ANSWER-c. "this device will send an electric shock to my heart if I need it"
- The PCT who is teaching her patient about a Holter monitor realizes that the patient needs further instruction when he states: a. "I will wear this device for up to 48 hours." b. "I must keep a journal of my activities and any symptoms I have." c. "I can shower or bathe as I normally do while wearing this monitor." d. "A cardiologist will review and interpret the results of this test." - CORRECT ANSWER-c. I can shower or bathe as I normally do while wearing this monitor?
- The PCT who is teaching her patient about a cardiac stress test realizes that the patient needs further instruction when he states: a. "We are doing this to see how well my heart tolerates physical activity." b. "I will walk on a treadmill during the test." c. "I will be closely monitored during the test." d. "There are no risks to worry about during this test." - CORRECT ANSWER-d. There are no risks to worry about during this test.
- The PCT who is teaching her patient about a cardioverter defibrillator realizes that the patient needs further instruction when he states:
a. "This is essentially the same thing as a pacemaker." b. "This will send information about my heart rate and rhythm to the medical office on a continuous basis." c. "This might send an electric shock to my heart if I need it." "This is the same size as a pacemaker." - CORRECT ANSWER-b. This will send information about my heart rate and rhythm to the medical office on a continuous basis
- The PCT who is teaching her patient about a cardiac pacemaker realizes that the patient needs further instruction when he states: a. "This device will deliver electrical impulses to my heart to make it beat." b. "It will be implanted in my right chest wall beneath the skin." c. "There are many different types of pacemakers." d. "Since mine will be a rate-responsive pacemaker, it will sense my activity and increase or decrease the rate as I need it." - CORRECT ANSWER-b. It will be implanted in my right chest wall beneath the skin
- The PCT understands the following about ECG waveforms: a. A large QRS waveform is an abnormal finding b. The simplest way to calculate the ventricular rate is to **** the number of R waves in a 6-second strip (30 large squares) and multiply by 10 c. The typical rate for normal sinus rhythm (NSR) is 40 - 60 Sinus bradycardia is always a life-threatening rhythm - CORRECT ANSWER-b. The simplest way to calculate the ventricular rate is to count the number of R waves in a 6-second strip (30 large squares) and multiply by 10
- The PCT understands that the most life-threatening of the following cardiac rhythms is: a. Ventricular fibrillation b. Atrial flutter c. Sinus arrhythmia d. Sinus tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-a. ventricular fibrillation
- Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?
- The pregnancy test tests for which of the following hormones? a. Growth hormone b. Progesterone c. Human chorionic gonadotropin d. Estrogen - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Human chorionic gonadotropin
- A protocol is: a. A predetermined plan of response b. A code of conduct for ethical behavior in the workplace c. Legal rules that dictate the standard of care An automated device used to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmiasA - CORRECT ANSWER-a. A predetermined plan of response
- A 32-year-old patient who experienced a fall from a ladder complains of pain with breathing. He appears mildly cyanotic and tachypneic. His blood pressure is 90/54 and is oxygen saturation is 86%. The physician notes absent breath sounds on the right side and calls for a stat chest x-ray. Based on this information, the PCT prepares to assist with a. Defibrillation b. Chest tube insertion c. Emergency surgery Splint application - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Chest tube insertion
- An elderly man waiting in the reception area suddenly complains of difficulty breathing and states, "It feels like an elephant is sitting on my chest." After sending another staff member to notify the physician, the PCT's next action best is to a. Assist the patient in walking to an examination room b. Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation c. Administer oxygen per office protocol Order a stat chest x-ray - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Administer oxygen per office protocol
- A patient complains of a pattern of heartburn and belching that is worse after large meals and at bedtime. Based on this limited information, the medical assistant suspects this patient has a. Pericarditis b. Cholecystitis c. Gastroesophageal reflux disease d. Ulcerative colitis - CORRECT ANSWER-c. gastroesophageal reflux disease
- A 28-year-old man states that he was lifting weights at the local health club when he experienced a sudden sharp pain in the left side of his chest. Since then he has become increasingly short of breath and continues to have pain that is worse when he tries to take a deep breath. The PCT notes that his respiratory rate is 32, his pulse is 108, his oxygen saturation is 88%, and he appears mildly anxious. The physician notes decreased breath sounds on the patient's left side. Based on this information, the PCT prepares to assist with a. A nebulizer treatment b. Chest tube insertion c. Transfer of the patient to the hospital for surgery A stat ECG - CORRECT ANSWER-b. chest tube insertion
- The patient experiencing a panic attack is most likely to need a. Reassurance b. Oxygen c. Chest tube insertion d. Nebulizer treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Reassurance
- A patient appears cyanotic with moist clammy skin, nasal flaring, and wide frightened eyes. His is sitting bold upright, wheezing audibly, and his respiratory rate is 34. This man is experiencing a. Eupnea b. A panic attack c. Heat exhaustion d. Severe dyspnea - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Severe dyspnea
a. Lying down in the supine position b. In the side-lying position c. Sitting up, leaning forward d. In the prone position - CORRECT ANSWER-c. sitting up, leaning forward
- There are several advantages to using tissue adhesive on minor lacerations. They include all of the following except: a. It may be quickly injected with a small-gauge needle b. It bonds naturally in under 3 minutes c. It is strong yet flexible It comes off naturally as wound healing occurs - CORRECT ANSWER-a. It may be quickly injected with a small-gauge needle
- A patient in the reception area suddenly slides out of her chair to the floor and begins having a tonic- clonic seizure. The PCT's best response is to a. Move the patient to an examination room b. Insert a tongue blade to keep her from swallowing her tongue c. Restrain her d. Remove nearby objects - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Remove nearby objects
- The PCT is interviewing a 24-year-old man who was hit on the head with a softball. Which of the following is least helpful in eliciting useful information? a. "Please describe the event as it occurred." b. "Do you have any neck pain?" c. "Describe your symptoms." d. "Who threw the ball?" - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Who threw the ball?
- A 24-year-old man enters the urgent-care clinic accompanied by his friend. He is holding an icepack to the side of his head and states that he was hit by a softball during a game. Which of the following questions by the PCT will best elicit data about the severity and extent of his injury? a. "When did this happen?"
b. "Did you lose consciousness?" c. "Where did this occur?" d. "Did it leave a bruise?" - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Did you lose consciousness?
- Which of the following PHI can a patient be denied access to? a. Medication records b. Psychotherapy notes c. Sexually transmitted disease test results Surgical notes from an organ transplant surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Psychotherapy notes
- Which is true about a patient's right regarding the accounting of disclosures? a. A fee is charged for each request b. A log of disclosures should be maintained by the office for every patient c. Disclosure logs are sent to patient via certified mail d. Requests are limited to two per calendar year - CORRECT ANSWER-b. A log of disclosures should be maintained by the office for every patient
- All of the following are penalty categories for HIPAA noncompliance except a. Administrative procedure omissions b. Personal gain, or malicious harm c. Obtaining IIHI under false pretenses Privacy, security, and transaction violation - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Administrative procedure omissions
- Which of the following forms describes the use of PHI for carrying out treatment, payment, or health- care operations? a. Business associate contract b. Notice of privacy practices c. Consent for use or disclosure for TPO Outside release form. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Notice of privacy practives
a. ac b. aq c. bc d. pc - CORRECT ANSWER-a. ac
- Which of the following abbreviations mean "whenever necessary, or as needed"? a. qod b. npo c. noc d. prn - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Prn
- A patient just had blood drawn for a PT and PTT. Which of the following laboratory departments will test the specimen? a. Hematology b. Chemistry c. Blood bank Coagulation - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Coagulation
- The steps taken to resolve an issue with QC that is out of range is known as a. Corrective action b. Documentation c. Calibration d. Preventive maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Corrective action
- Quality-control procedures are a. Set by a state's department of health b. Used to ensure the reliability and accuracy of patient's lab results c. Performed after patient testing is completed
Performed on unknown samples - CORRECT ANSWER-b. used to ensure the reliability and accuracy of a patient's lab results
- Which of the following is a benefit of glycosylated hemoglobin levels on a patient with dibetes? a. It replaces daily glucose monitoring b. It provides the physician with the patient's tolerance to insulin c. It allows the patient to decrease her insulin intake d. It provides information on the effectiveness of long-term blood glucose regulation - CORRECT ANSWER-d. It provides information on the effectiveness of long-term blood glucose regulation
- Which of the following test is used to diagnose hypoglycemia? a. FBG b. 3 hr GTT c. 6 hr GTT d. 2 hr pp - CORRECT ANSWER-c. 6hr GTT
- Which of the following is NOT a part of the electrolyte panel? a. Ca+ b. Mg+ c. Na+ I don't agree. Na+ is an electrolyte. My answer to this would be D as oxygen is part of the ABG d. O2 - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Na+
- Which of the following is the term used to describe thickening of artery walls? a. Arteritis b. Arthrosis c. Arteriostenosis d. Atherosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Atherosclerosis
- Which of the following is a factor that may cause decreased patient compliance concerning proper blood glucose monitoring?
d. Lithotomy - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Dorsal recumbent
- The PCT must administer a rectal suppository. In which of the following positions would she put the patient? a. Lithotomy b. Horizontal recumbent c. Knee-chest d. Sims - CORRECT ANSWER-d. sims
- Which of the following positions would be most appropriate for a patient undergoing a cervical examination? a. Sitting b. Supine c. Dorsal recumbent d. Lithotomy - CORRECT ANSWER-d. lithotomy
- Which of the following is the most common solution used to cleanse a wound during a dressing change? a. Sterile saline b. Betadine c. Isopropyl alcohol None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Sterile saline
- Which of the following is considered a break in the sterile field? a. Covering a sterile field prior to the procedure with a sterile drape b. Facing the sterile field at all times c. Maintaining hands below the waist Hair tied back - CORRECT ANSWER-c. maintaining hands below the waist
- Which of the following terms means "much thirst"?
a. Macroplasia b. Aphagia c. Hyperphasia d. Polydipsia - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Polydipsia
- Which of the following best describes what a directional term is? a. A term used to indicate a specific disease b. A term used to indicate specific areas of the body c. A term used to indicate the origin of a disease d. A term used to indicate the origin of insertion for a limb - CORRECT ANSWER-b. A term use to indicate specific areas of the body
- Which of the following is the definition of "cutaneous"? a. Pertaining to the surface of the head b. Pertaining to the cervix c. Pertaining to the skin Pertaining to the back - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Pertaining to the skin
- The physician wrote a prescription for the patient to take "2 tabs pot id." The PCT would then explain to the patient that he is to take the medication a. Once each day b. Twice each day c. Three times each day d. Four times each day - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Three times each day
- The patient tells her physician that her mother died of heart disease and her father died of cancer. The physician will record this information in the patient's medical record under a. Dx b. NG c. PMH
