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Patient Care Tech.

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show Should not exceed 105 degrees F (41 degrees C). Ask patient to feel for their preference.  
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show A patient should be re-positioned every 2 hours.  
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At what angle should a patient's head be at if they have a feeding tube?   show
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How long is too long and should be reported to a nurse for absence of a bowel movement?   show
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What is a CPCT's responsibility with Peripheral IVs?   show
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What is a sterile dressing?   show
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What is an aseptic dressing?   show
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show The five rights of delegation: The right task The right circumstances The right person The right directions The right supervisor  
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show CPCTs may hand a patient self-administered medications and remind a patient of their medications that they have not taken. CPCTs may NOT ever administer medications.  
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What can CPCTs do regarding oxygen therapy?   show
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What is a CPCTs role in patient-administered nebulizer treatments?   show
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How do you take an apical pulse?   show
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show The difference between the apical and radial pulse rate.  
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show If the apical-radial deficit exceeds 8 to 10 beats per minute, the findings should be reported to the nurse.  
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show Severe pain or nausea should be reported to you immediately.  
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show Itchiness, redness, swelling, or any discomfort.  
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show Right shoulder/clavicle  
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Black lead placement   show
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Red lead placement   show
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show Right lower abdomen  
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Brown lead placement   show
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show Cardiopulmonary Distress  
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show Cardiopulmonary Distress  
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Diaphoresis is a sign of what?   show
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Low blood pressure is a sign of what?   show
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Fast, labored, shallow, or slow respirations are signs of what?   show
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show Cardiopulmonary Distress  
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Cyanosis is a sign of what?   show
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show Cardiopulmonary Distress  
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show Cardiopulmonary Distress  
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Shortness of breath is a sign of what?   show
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show Cardiopulmonary Distress  
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Lightheadedness is a sign of what?   show
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show Cardiopulmonary Distress  
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Syncope is a sign of what?   show
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show Absence of fever  
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What is anuria?   show
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show Listening to sounds of the lungs, heart and other organs, often with a stethoscope  
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What is dysuria?   show
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show Involuntary discharge of urine after the age at which bladder control should have been established  
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What is hematuria?   show
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What is hypoxia?   show
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What is melena?   show
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What is nocturia?   show
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What is orthopnea?   show
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What is percussion?   show
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What is pyrexia?   show
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What is tachypnea?   show
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show Abuse  
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What is malnourishment a sign of?   show
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What are pressure sores a sign of?   show
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show Abuse  
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What is restrain trauma a sign of?   show
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What is inconsistency in explanation of an injury a sign of?   show
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show Abuse  
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show Abuse  
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What is lack of concentration a sign of?   show
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What is the inability to complete tasks a sign of?   show
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What are signs of withdrawal (shaking or sweating) a sign of?   show
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show Substance abuse  
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What is deteriorating personal appearance a sign of?   show
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show Substance abuse  
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show Substance abuse  
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show Substance abuse  
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What are excessive, long breaks a sign of?   show
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What are the steps of a fire emergency?   show
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What are the steps to using a fire extinguisher?   show
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What is the proper procedure for CPR?   show
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show 30 compressions to 2 breaths  
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show 15 compressions to 2 breaths  
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show Up to $25,000  
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What is the punishment for knowingly misusing of individually identifiable health information?   show
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If a patient's life is at stake, what steps should you take?   show
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What is hemolysis?   show
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show Tiny hemorrhages that look like small red or purple spots on the skin  
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What is hemoconcentration?   show
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What is the correct order of draw for standard phlebotomy?   show
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show 3-4 inversions  
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show 8-10 inversions  
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how many times do serum separator tubes and serum tubes need inverted?   show
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show 1. Excessive bleeding 2. Excessive pain 3. Lack of sensation 4. Excessive bruising 5. Signs of infection 6. Patient feels unwell  
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show 1. Lens cleaner 2. Lens paper 3. Glass slides 4. Gloves 5. An EDTA tube  
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What is the proper procedure for peripheral blood smears?   show
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show 1. Serum ammonia 2. Serum lactate 3. Serum pyruvate  
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What is the proper procedure for inborn errors of metabolism tests?   show
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show 525 mL  
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show A maximum of 10.5 mL per kg of body weight  
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show *Wait until the urine has been in the bladder for 2-3 hrs *Wash hands with soap and water *Clean head of penis with sterile wipe, urinate for several seconds, stop flow, then finish in cup  
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What are the steps to collecting a sterile urine sample from a female?   show
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How to properly follow the chain of custody?   show
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show Count the number of small boxes between two waves (P-P/R-R) then divide 1500 by that number.  
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show Divide 300 by the number of large boxes between QRS complexes OR 300-150-100-75-60-50  
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What is the six-second rule in measuring an EKG tracing?   show
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What problems can cause artifact in an EKG tracing?   show
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show *White lead- Right sternum/clavicle area *Black lead- Left sternum/clavicle area *Red lead- Left lower thoracic area *Green lead- Right lower thoracic area *Brown lead- Just below and to the right of the bottom of the sternum  
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What is the proper placement for the lead V1?   show
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What is the proper placement for the lead V2?   show
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show Between leads V2 and V4  
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show 5th intercostal space, midclavicular  
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show 5th intercostal space, between V4 and V6  
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show 5th intercostal space, midaxillary  
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show 5th intercostal space, between V6 and V8  
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show 5th intercostal space, midscapular  
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show 5th intercostal space, right next to V8  
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What is the expected range of a PR interval?   show
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show 0.04 to 0.10 seconds  
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show Atrial contraction  
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What is a PR interval?   show
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show Ventricle contraction  
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What is a T wave?   show
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What is a J point?   show
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How is normal sinus rhythm defined?   show
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Where do leads II, III, and aVF look in reference to the heart?   show
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show Septum  
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show Anterior wall  
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Where do leads I and aVL look in reference to the heart?   show
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show Lateral wall- low  
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show Posterior wall  
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show Right ventricle  
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Which leads are leads II, III, and aVF reciprocal to?   show
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Which leads are leads V1 to V3 reciprocal to?   show
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What is the most common paper speed for an EKG machine?   show
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What is the most common sensitivity setting for an EKG machine?   show
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In Einthoven's triangle, what connects Lead I?   show
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In Einthoven's triangle, what connects Lead II?   show
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show Left arm and Left foot  
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What is arteriosclerosis?   show
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show The absence of any electrical activity in the heart  
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show Plaque buildup on the inner lining of blood vessels  
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What is the base in reference to the heart?   show
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What is the apex in reference to the heart?   show
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What are augmented leads?   show
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What does the term ectopic mean in reference to the heart?   show
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show The outermost layer of the heart  
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What is the epicardium?   show
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show Insufficient oxygenation of tissue  
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What is the mediastinum?   show
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show The middle muscular layer of the heart  
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What is the pericardium?   show
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show Six EKG leads placed on the anterior chest to record electrical activity to the heart, mainly the electrical impulses originating in the ventricles or the heart's anterior wall  
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What is vasoconstriction?   show
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What is vasodilation?   show
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What are yellow topped tubes used for in blood draws?   show
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show Coagulation tests.  
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show Serum biochemistry, drug monitoring and serum ummunology tests.  
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show Stat chemistry, ammonia, ABG testing  
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show Sodium heparin, lithium heparin, ammonium heparin  
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What are royal blue topped tubes used for in blood draws?   show
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What are the additives for royal blue topped tubes?   show
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What are grey topped tubes used for in blood draws?   show
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show Antiglycotic agent or sodium fluoride.  
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show Sps additive to inhibit compliment and phagocytosis.  
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show Sodium citrate.  
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show None.  
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show Clot activators.  
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show Most chemistry tests.  
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show Clot activators, polymer gel.  
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show CBC, sedimentation rate.  
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show EDTA.  
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show Antibody screening, compatibility test.  
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show K2, EDTA.  
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Blood specimens that should be transported on ice include?   show
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show *Cold agglutinin *Cryoglobulin *Cryofibrinogen  
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What is the capillary order of draw?   show
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What is the proper collection procedure for Bilirubin?   show
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show Tests for collateral circulation.  
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What is the first choice for ABGs?   show
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