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PCT Practice Test 8-14 Flashcards

1
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NYD stands for

A

Not yet diagnosed

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2
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Of the following laboratory personal, which one is referred to as a clinical laboratory scientist

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Medical technologist

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3
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Part of the reuse process involves the reuse machine testing the dialyzer to verify :

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The dialyzer fibers are free of leaks

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4
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A patient can sign an informed consent only if he or she can

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Make an intelligent choice

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5
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The patient care technician is authorized to release news to the public: true/false

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FALSE

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6
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Patients who will derive the longest -term benefit :

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Patients who will derive the longest term benefit

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7
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A patient with a hypothalamic tumor has hyper section of ADH. Which of the following BP readings patient?

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165/100

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8
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The visceral pericardium is called the :

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Epicardium

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9
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The person who brings an action in a lawsuit is

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Plaintiff

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10
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A physician ____ be held responsible for an unsuccessful result in a medical case

A

Cannot

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11
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A physician cannot aid and ___ a person practicing medicine without a license

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Abet (assist to do something wrong)

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12
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A physician does not participate in

A

Capital punishment

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13
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A physician ___ have a financial interest in a healthcare facility

A

May

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14
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A physician is committed to __life and relieving suffering

A

Saving

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15
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A physician is not prohibited from performing a lawful abortion according to good medical practice (true/false)

A

TRUE

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16
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A physician may charge a patient for a missed appointment

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The patient was fully advised in advance of the policy

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17
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A physician may own and operate a pharmacy if

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Such ownership does not result in exploitation of the patients

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18
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Physicians are legally __ for the acts of their employees

A

Responsible

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19
Q

A physicians note concerning a patient are considered his or her

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Personal property

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20
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A physician who __ a narcotic drug to a patient is required to keep a record

A

Dispenses

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21
Q

A possible problem that may arise in cases of surrogate mothers is

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-mother may not want to give up the child
-mother may decide to have an abortion
- child may have problems and neither woman wants it

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22
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Potting computer, casing , fibers and headers are part of a

A

Dialyzer

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23
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Pre-analytical phase

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The handling of a specimen before it is actually tested

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24
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A pre-pump arterial pressure reading is measuring

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Resistance to blood flow out of the access

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25
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The principals in the AMA code of ethics are not law but

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Standards

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26
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Prior to each patient shift , it would be essential to perform a water quality check for which of these substances

A

Chlorine and chloramine

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27
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The process by which leukocytes leave the circulations by passing between endothelial cells to enter surrounding connective tissue is termed:

A

Diapedesis

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28
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The purpose of using counter-current flow is to :

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Increase the rate of waste removal

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29
Q

RBC erythrocytes:

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Red blood cell count

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30
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The reason potassium dialyzes and RBCs do not is

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Potassium has a smaller molecular weight

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31
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Situation where the patient has consented to surgery by one physician , but without the patients knowledge or approval, another surgeon performs the surgery

A

Ghost surgery

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32
Q

A sports physicians judgment is governed only by__

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Medical considerations

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33
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S/R :

A

Suture removal

34
Q

STAT

A

immediately

35
Q

STAT electrolytes are run off of what

A

Serum

36
Q

State of limitations refers to the length of during which a matter may be brought to legal attention

A

Time

37
Q

The study of a persons concept and use of space is known as

A

Proxemics

38
Q

A technician observed all the following in the hemodialysis unit. Which one poses an environmental risk?

A

About one ounce (30ml) of fluid is on the floor

39
Q

The technician observed that the hardness reading after the water softener is above the acceptable limit . The technician should check the softener tanks level of:

A

Salt

40
Q

The technicians tilde in patient teaching should be to

A

Determine the patients learning needs

41
Q

The term pH is a measurement of th concentration of

A

Hydrogen ions

42
Q

The third choice (last) vein for vein puncture is

A

Basilic vein

43
Q

Three of the following conditions would cause a specimen to be rejected for analysis, which one would not

A

Cause a rejection :
A CBC specimen has clots
A fasting glucose specimen is lipemic
An electrolyte specimen is hemolyzed

Would not cause reaction :
A bilirubin specimen is icteric

44
Q

TPM is measured as

A

Mm/Hg

45
Q

A tube with a green stopper normally contains

A

Thrombin

46
Q

The tunica intima

A

Includes a layer of simple squamous epithelium

47
Q

UA

A

Urinalysis

48
Q

The use of high sodium dialysate may predispose a patient to

A

Fluid overload
Hypertension
Thirst

49
Q

Venous pressure meters are calibrated in

A

mm/Hg

50
Q

Violation of the tenets of an association or society may result in

A

Censure

51
Q

The waves that can be seen on the EKG reflect

A

Depolarization and Repolarization

52
Q

WBC leukocytes

A

White blood cell counts

53
Q

What can dialysis staff do to reduce the risk of being infected with a blood born pathogen

A

Proper hand washing
Universal precautions
Proper sharps disposal

54
Q

What color top tube is an ESR drawn in

A

Lavender

55
Q

What determines the surface area of a hollow fiber dialyzer

A

Number of fibers
Internal diameter of fibers
Length of fibers

56
Q

What’s factors should be considered when establishing a patients dry weight

A

Blood pressure
Patient well being
Evidence of dehydrations of fluid overload

57
Q

What holds the DNA and genes of a cell used for reproduction and reconstruction

A

Nucleus

58
Q

What is the correct angle in which to cannulate a fistula

A

25-35 degrees

59
Q

What lab values are monitored for assessing bone disease

A

Calcium , phosphorus,PTH

60
Q

What type of tissue is known as the universal organ and the connection used by other tissues which includes tendons , cartilages , bone etc

A

Connective tissues

61
Q

When a medical practice is sold, the records of each patient ___

A

May be sent to another physician at the request of the patient

62
Q

When human subjects are used to test new drugs , which of the following takes place ?

A

Voluntary written consent

63
Q

When preparing a bleach solution for cleaning equipment , the technician accidentally spills undiluted bleach the on the floor . Which of the following resources will provide the technician with info about how to handle the spill of a chemical

A

MSDS ( material safety data sheet)

64
Q

Which of the following is correct regarding the fistula?

A

Usually created in forearm , near wrist

65
Q

Which is not a kind of damage recognized by law

A

Punitive or exemplary

66
Q

Which is the most common cause of chronic kidney failure in the US

A

Diabetes

67
Q

Which of the following foods are high in potassium

A

Bananas , potatoes , oranges

68
Q

Which of following is a dilemma that may face a physician

A

Balancing the cost of treatment against the advantage of the treatment

69
Q

Which of the following affects access recirculation

A

Distance between the tips of the needles
Presence of stenosis
Direction of needles

70
Q

Which of the following best describes the reason for wearing gloves when handling blood

A

Universal precautions

71
Q

What is not a category of a professional liability claim

A

Malpractice

72
Q

Which of the following is the most common arterial puncture complication even when proper technique is used ?

A

Ateriospasm

73
Q

Which of the following represents the primary kind of tissue found in the tunica media of blood vessels

A

Concentric layers of smooth muscle

74
Q

which of the following would cause a specimen to be rejected for testing

A

Potassium specimen of ice

75
Q

Which test must be performed on whole blood

A

CBC

76
Q

Which of the following are ways to handle chemicals safely

A

Wash hands before eating or drinking
Wear protective clothing
Don’t eat or drink in work area

77
Q

A white blood cell that stains bright orange is called

A

Eosinophils

78
Q

What developed the first permanent blood access the “shunt”

A

Scribner and quinton

79
Q

The willful use of force shading another person is called

A

Battery

80
Q

You test for sterilant levels in a hemodialysis machine prior to patient use . The test is possible for sterilant . This means the machine

A

Needs further rinsing

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