Pre-Test Questions Flashcards
Which of the following EKG findings differentiates accelerated idioventricular rhythm from junctional rhythm?
Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has wide QRS complexes
A PCT is teaching a patient how to use a Holter monitor. Which of the following statements should the tech include?
Metal detectors should be avoided when wearing the monitor.
A PCT has just washed his hands and left the room of a patient when he hears another patient calling for help. The tech notes the patient calling for help is in isolation contact. Which of the following actions should the tech take ?
Put on gown and gloves
A PCT is caring for 4 clients. The tech should identify that which of the following patients is at the greatest risk of a fall?
An 86 yr old patient who is 4 hours post op
A PCT is obtaining a bilirubin specimen from a newborn who is 1 day old and has jaundice. Which of the following actions should the tech take to ensure the integrity of the specimen?
Turn off the ultraviolet light
A PCT should identify that the Patients Bill of Rights guarantees which of the following things?
Involvement in making decisions about their care
Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal samples?
Lavender top
A PCT should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of CLIA?
T o establish quality standards for laboratory testing on human specimens
A PCT is collecting a blood culture specimen from a patient who has an allergy to shellfish. Which of the following topical antiseptics should the tech use to cleanse the patients skin prior to the venipuncture?
Chlorhexidine gluconate
A PCT is caring for a patient who is experiencing moderate epistaxis. Which of the following actions should the tech take?
Apply constant pressure to the nose for 10-15 minutes
A patient presents alert and oriented, but a PCT finds that all the waveforms are negative in Lead 1. The tech should check the cable connections for which of the following limb electrodes?
Right arm and Left arm
