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PCT FINAL EXAM SCRIPT
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUT IONS
GRADED A+
Question :What are the two primary issues of long-term
care patients?CORRECT ANSWER: ::a. Neglect and Abuse
Question :Which is a type of written correspondence?
CORRECT ANSWER :::a. Sending of notesb.Interoffice communicationsc. Email
Question :Which of the following is a work environment
a factor that can reduce safety for both patient and caregiver?CORRECT ANSWER: ::b. Uneven work surfaces
Question :This is defined as a time away from activity.
CORRECT ANSWER: ::b. Rest
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Question :Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble
vitamin?CORRECT ANSWER: ::a. Vitamin C
Question :3. Which lifesaving procedure is done when a
person's breathing or heartbeat has stopped?CORRECT ANSWER: ::b. CPR
Question :10. Which of the following is NOT a common
Medical Office Emergency?CORRECT ANSWER: ::d. Animal bite
Question :The PCT holds an essential role as a patient
advocate by CORRECT ANSWER: ::c. promoting and protecting the rights of patients
Question :Capillary punctures are used to collect...
CORRECT ANSWER: ::a. Small amount of blood
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Question :Which of the following is NOT a vital signs
indicator?CORRECT ANSWER: ::d. Oxygenation
Question :Of the following, which would a certified
Patient Care Technician typically perform when assisting the physician in the exam room?CORRECT ANSWER: ::a. Assist with minor proceduresb. Start an IV for therapyc. Administer medications by the intravenous route
Question :What is the additional information required for
immunizations?CORRECT ANSWER: ::a. Name of the manufacturing pharmaceutical companyb. Lot numberc. Container's expiration date
Question :2. On the body, where do you perform a
capillary puncture?CORRECT ANSWER: ::c. Fingerprint
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Question :Of the following, which is an issue that an
advocate handles that affects patients?CORRECT ANSWER: ::. Prescription drug benefitsb.DMV disability placardc. Billing concern
Question :Which of the following syringes should never
be interchangeable?CORRECT ANSWER: ::a. Tuberculin
Question :Why are mechanical aides needed for patient
handling?CORRECT ANSWER: ::b. Manual lifting techniques are not sufficient to protect nurses from injury.
Question :Which of the following best describes a Patient
Care Technician's role during the patient's examination?CORRECT ANSWER: ::c. Assist the Provider by helping the patient's exam positioning