BJC Patient Care Technicians (PCT) Academy Practice Exam

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• Bronch/o refers to which structure?
• Which suffix is used to indicate a disease or disorder?
• Which root means plaque, fatty substance?
• The combining forms Naso and Rhino refer to which body part?
• Phlebitis is the inflammation of which structure?
• Which phrase best matches the meaning of Ad lib in patient care?
• What does myocardia refer to?
• What is a key duty for PCTs regarding abuse and neglect?
• In medical imaging, the abbreviation CXR stands for which study?
• Cranio is a prefix for which structure?
• Supine position means?
• Which term means swelling?
• Which abbreviation represents shortness of breath?
• What is the normal appearance of a stoma?
• Which prefix means needle?
• Embol/o corresponds to which of the following meanings?
• Which task is NOT typically part of the PCT role with a surgical patient?
• Which moment occurs after touching patient surroundings?
• In patient care instructions, TCBD stands for which sequence of actions?
• Which is a sign of a surgical infection?
• What are the five moments of hand hygiene?
• Why are separate containers used for different outputs?
• Which suffix denotes enlargement of an organ?
• Which action best supports avoiding stereotypes in mental health care?
• Ht stands for?
• How often should perineal care be performed?
• Cyan/o is the combining form for which color?
• The suffix -centesis indicates which procedure?
• Aspiration is a term that means which of the following?
• QID is used to specify how often a medication should be taken. What does it mean?
• Bronch/o refers to which structure?
• Which root means vessel?
• Which measures reduce fall risk?
• Fast breathing is termed what?
• What blood glucose level indicates hypoglycemia?
• What is the first step in performing a CHG basin bath?
• BEFAST signs and symptoms include which combination?
• The term Prone describes lying on which side?
• Arthroplasty is defined as what?
• Which tasks align with discharge readiness for a patient?
• Which term denotes sweating?
• Cranio refers to which structure?
• Which area is wiped last in the CHG wipes treatment sequence?
• What should a PCT do during a blood transfusion to monitor for a reaction?
• The prefix Anti- means?
• Which of the following is a sign of a transfusion reaction?
• What is the guidance about solids and liquids during aspiration precautions?
• In a code, what is the role of the bedside support person (BSL)?
• Which of the following is an example of financial abuse?
• Which actions are part of the PCT role in patient safety?
• Which statement reflects PSA expectations?
• Hemat/o and Hemo denote which substance?
• Which prefix means back, again?
• Which root means clot?
• Cyst/o refers to which organ or structure?
• The symbol p̄ indicates which timing?
• Who should press the PCA button?
• During admission, which responsibilities are typical for a PCT?
• Which action is part of aspiration precautions?
• Which statement about postmastectomy care is correct?
• Which option describes seizure precautions?
• A patient returns from surgery at 1400 and needs vitals every 15 minutes for four checks. What are the times you would record vitals?
• Hemi- means?
• Which abbreviation indicates weight?
• Which of the following is NOT a sign of a transfusion reaction?
• Which is a type of abuse healthcare staff should recognize signs of?
• Which description best matches Sim's position?
• When should you empty an ostomy bag?
• Which actions are part of the PCT role in patient transfer?
• Which option correctly expands the abbreviation TID?
• Which of the following indicate that a patient is in pain?
• Which abbreviation indicates administration at bedtime?
• During cast care, which practice should you follow?
• The term Supine describes lying how?
• If a medication label reads AC, what should the caregiver do?
• SpO2 reading of 93% is considered?
• The abbreviation BID indicates dosing frequency how often per day?
• Which term means dead or decaying tissue?
• Which item is NOT listed as a restraint type?
• Which duty aligns with a PCT's role in skin and hygiene?
• Which steps describe proper perineal care for males?
• Ren/o refers to which organ?
• Which symptoms indicate hyperglycemia?
• The prefix Re- means?
• In caring for an aging patient, the PCT should:
• During hourly rounding, which items are typically checked?
• Which term represents pain relief?
• Which male catheter types can be placed by a PCT?
• If c̅ appears in an instruction, what does it mean?
• What is the purpose of a gait belt?
• Which of the following is a sign of a surgical infection?
• Which condition is inflammation of the lungs?
• Coagul/o relates to which process?
• How often should the cath collection bag be changed?
• Which tasks are included in the PCT's responsibilities for urine and catheter care?
• Cyst/o denotes which anatomical structure?
• Which is a key aspect of postmortem care for families?
• During female perineal care, which area should not be cleansed?
• Which items are part of the 4P's commonly assessed in ortho patients?
• VS stands for which medical term?
• The symbol ā is used to indicate which timing?
• In a CHG basin bath, which area is washed with washcloth #4?
• Suffix meaning process of producing a picture or record.
• Which of the following factors determine fall risk?
• In medical shorthand, Hx most commonly stands for which term?
• Which tool is used to check blood sugar?
• In Reverse Trendelenburg, which is true?
• What is the purpose of labeling belongings during transfer or admission?
• Hypo- means which of the following?
• What is included in skin protection practices for PCTs?
• Which statement describes the proper order for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?
• What does the prefix tri- mean?
• To maintain patient safety during environmental codes, the PCT should:
• Which suffix means blood condition?
• Suffix meaning pain sensation.
• Palpitations refer to which sensation?
• Ad lib is used to describe freedom of activity in care. What does it mean?
• Which safety measure should you use with the bed and wheelchair?
• Trache/o refers to which structure?
• The term Nare denotes which anatomical structure?
• Which activity is a typical focus of postmortem care?
• Arteri/o is a prefix for which structure?
• Hemat/o and Hemo denote which substance?
• What describes normal urination?
• Which diet type is designed to be easier to chew and swallow?
• Semi Fowler's position is defined as head of bed at?
• Which option correctly shows the meaning of Alb/o, Albin/o, Leuk/o?
• Which suffix means a cell type or refers to a cell?
• Palpitations describe which sensation?
• Which suffix means 'to cut'?
• Which of the following is a symptom of angina?
• In a CHG basin bath, which area is washed with washcloth #3?
• SBAR stands for?
• If an order uses PC, when should it be taken?
• How often should a patient be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries, and what aids can be used?
• Pt stands for which term in patient records?
• Cardiomyopathy is defined as which of the following?
• Which term denotes the nostril?
• Which suffix means inflammation?
• Angi/o refers to which of the following?
• Which abbreviation denotes height?
• Which term refers to inflammation of the appendix?
• Suffix meaning surgically create an opening.
• Which prefix means above or beyond?
• C/O is used in patient notes to indicate what?
• The root 'gastr/o' refers to which body part?
• A patient has surgery at 0800 and must be NPO for 12 hours prior. By what time should they stop eating or drinking?
• The suffix meaning excision or removal.
• Which blood pressure reading is abnormal?
• What is the conversion for measuring intake in milliliters per ounce?
• Jaund is used to denote which color?
• The roots 'nephr/o' or 'ren/o' refer to which organ?
• The symbol ">" indicates which relation in medical documentation?
• What term describes a surgical opening into the trachea?
• Which statement about CHG use in perineal care is accurate?
• Angi/o is a prefix meaning which body component?
• What is the interval between each vitals check in a four-check sequence started at 1400?
• Surgical removal of the bladder is called what?
• What is the PCT's role with feeding?
• Which of the following lists the signs and symptoms of a UTI/CAUTI?
• What does the lateral position refer to?
• How can compartment syndrome be avoided?
• What does Tx stand for?
• Which item is NOT part of BEFAST?
• Fibrillation refers to which movement?
• What is compartment syndrome?
• Which suffix denotes inflammation?
• What is the proper sequence to use an incentive spirometer?
• Which statement is NOT a sign of a CAUTI?
• Which is a typical aging change in the skin?
• Which step is essential when obtaining vital signs?
• Hematology is the study of which of the following?
• Which daily care activity is appropriate for a stroke patient?
• Which female catheter type can be placed by a PCT?
• Which suffix means destruction?
• Quadri- means four?
• Which term describes severe tissue death due to lack of blood supply?
• During a code stroke, what should a PCT do?
• Which prefix means clotting?
• Suffix meaning process of measuring.
• Which task is included in PCT care for a stroke patient?
• Which term is another name for heart muscle?
• What does the term 'Void' indicate?
• What is a proper care consideration when restraints are used?
• What does the prefix quadri- mean?
• What is the PCT's role with NG tube, GTube/PEG, and ostomy?
• Which activities are part of the PCT's role in orthopedics and mobility?
• When obtaining vital signs, you should wear proper PPE.
• Hepatic terms relate to which organ?
• Jaund is the root that indicates which color?
• Wt stands for?
• Which prefix means above or beyond?
• Which tasks are part of a PCT's role in cardiac care?
• I&O stands for which of the following?
• Which action helps manage fluid restriction?
• Which term denotes sweating?
• Apnea is defined as absence of breathing?
• Which statement about restraints is true?
• In stroke patient care, PCT responsibilities include:
• Which suffix means agent that kills?
• UO is commonly used to denote which measure?
• Which option best defines the suffix that means surgical puncture?
• Which term describes lying flat on the back?
• The combining forms erythr/o and rhod/o share meaning of which color?
• Suffix meaning visual examination/scope.
• Absence of breathing is termed what?
• What best describes the bedside shift report regarding patient involvement?
• Which measures help protect bony prominences and prevent skin breakdown?
• Tachy- means?
• The root 'cardi/o' refers to which body part?
• Which suffix means cell?
• Which suffix means breathing?
• In patient documentation, what does Pt refer to?
• Which statement best reflects preventing HAPI in PCT duties?
• What method is used for perineal care?
• Which statement best describes the PCT's involvement in ostomy management?
• Radiographic imaging of blood vessels is called what?
• What is 1700 in standard time?
• How often should CHG treatments be given?
• During incentive spirometry, what is the step immediately after sitting upright?
• Which of the following describes an abnormal stoma appearance?
• Which suffix means 'study of'?
• Myocardia means which of the following?
• Who is permitted to perform a straight catheter or Foley catheter insertion?
• What is the correct order to doff PPE?
• The root 'hepa' refers to which organ?
• After a procedure, how often should vitals be taken?
• Which of the following is not listed as a diet type in the material?
• Which term indicates that a treatment should be stopped?
• Which steps describe proper perineal care for females?
• Appendicitis is the medical term for what condition?
• Which statement is true regarding butterfly vs vacutainer methods?
• Veni/o, Phleb/o, Ven/o designate which structure?
• Which statement correctly describes Trendelenburg position?
• The symbol c̅ indicates which instruction?
• Which term means low blood volume?
• What procedure is the surgical removal of the gallbladder?
• The abbreviation Dx is most commonly used to denote which term?
• The forms Ur/o and Urin/o refer to which body substance?
• Which root means vessel?
• Prone position means?
• BRP stands for which of the following?
• What does DNR stand for?
• Which prefix means against?
• NPO stands for which directive in preoperative instructions?
• If an NG feeding tube is ripped out, what should you do?
• Osteo refers to which body part?
• What is the initial action in response to cardiac or respiratory arrest?
• A shift starts at 7:00 pm. Convert to military time.
• Which of the following is a common consideration for a patient after mastectomy?
• The prefix An- means?
• What should a PCT do about patient pain?
• Which item is NOT considered an output?
• Tele means which?
• What are typical steps when orienting a patient to a new room during admission?
• Suffix meaning 'cut' and used as a base for surgical incisions?
• Rhod/o, Erythr/o, Eosin/o, Rose/o, Rubr/i/o all refer to which color?
• In numerical comparisons, the symbol "<" denotes which relation?
• Which actions reflect PCT care for a dying patient?
• What does Hx stand for?
• The root 'splen/o' refers to which organ?
• C/O is used in notes to indicate what?
• In medication orders, DC means which action?
• On orders for a patient who uses mobility aids, which abbreviation might be used to refer to the device?
• If a drug order is BID, how often should the dose be administered in 24 hours?
• If you notice pale or bluish skin, numbness, coldness, swelling, or odors or stains on a limb with a cast, what should you do?
• If someone else presses the PCA button, what should you do?
• Which task is part of the PCT role in surgical patient care?
• Cirrh/o refers to which color descriptor?
• The combining forms Alb/o, Albin/o, Leuk/o all mean which color?
• AC stands for which instruction in medical orders?
• What does the prefix bi- mean?
• Arth/o denotes what?
• What are appropriate sites for PCT blood draws?
• On a limb with a cast, what should you avoid doing?
• Which term refers to the heart muscle?
• Which abbreviation denotes a four-times-daily dosing schedule?
• Which term describes dead or decaying tissue?
• Intake includes which items?
• The prefix Acu- refers to what?
• Which task is not typically performed by a PCT during admission?
• Suffix meaning pain.
• Slow heart rate is called what?
• Which is a sign of emotional abuse?
• BM is shorthand for which body function?
• Which suffix is used to denote surgical removal?
• Which of the following is part of comprehensive care for a patient with cancer?
• Suffix meaning record; image.
• Bronchiol/o refers to which structure?
• In the event of a fire, what should a PCT do?
• Which abbreviation is used to denote the measurement of all fluids entering and leaving the body?
• The suffix -ology means what?
• BSC is the abbreviation for what equipment or facility?
• How should disinfection be performed for general phlebotomy versus blood culture collection?
• O2 stands for which substance in medical notation?
• Which root means plaque, fatty substance?
• Which term describes the inability to control bladder and/or bowels?
• PC stands for when a medication should be taken?
• Myo is a prefix meaning which term?
• NPO stands for which of the following?
• How do you calculate Calorie Count?
• Suffix meaning 'record'.
• What is the correct milliliter value for 1 ounce?
• A blood glucose level greater than which value is considered hyperglycemia?
• Which of the following is a care consideration for a patient with congestive heart failure?
• Bundling care refers to what practice?
• Pneum/o refers to which concept?
• What does megaly mean?
• Which statement about output is accurate?
• Which practice is part of preventing pressure injuries?
• What is the recommended approach to charting in a real-time workflow?
• Which term is used to describe procedures or conditions related to obesity?
• Which statement best describes the PCT role in urine and catheter care?
• HS is used to indicate timing relative to sleep. What does HS stand for?
• Which action helps prevent injury when moving a patient?
• Which actions align with PCT roles during a medical emergency?
• What is the proper sequence to collect a urine sample from a catheter?
• Which interventions help prevent pneumonia after surgery?
• Which suffix means heart?
• Which suffix means porous?
• Which factors contribute to pressure injuries?
• Which suffix means condition, disease, or disorder?
• Which base of support is recommended when lifting a patient?
• Neuropathy is a condition described as what?
• Suffix meaning surgical correction or repair.
• Which term means related to obesity?
• Which suffix means record; image?
• Which components are included in effective communication?
• Which term means 'both sides'?
• If s̅ appears in an order, what should be done?
• Which is a sign of respiratory distress?
• Who should be present during the bedside shift report?
• Why is 'manage up' emphasized during bedside shift report?
• What communication approach is effective with a patient who is psychotic or delirious?
• The prefix A- means?
• The symbol s̅ indicates which instruction?
• Which elements are part of the bedside shift report process?
• Which suffix denotes a blood condition?
• Which statement best reflects culturally competent care?
• Which statement best reflects respectful practices for avoiding stereotypes in patient care?
• Brady- means?
• Which suffix means disease?
• Which option defines shortness of breath?
• Which term refers to swelling?
• LOC stands for which of the following?
• Which of the following is a sign of pain?
• Which term describes high blood pressure?
• Dx stands for which medical term?
• Damage to nerves is called what?
• When cleaning the perineal area for urinary catheter care, what is the recommended area to clean?
• Suffix meaning surgically create an opening.
• Fowler's position is defined as head of bed at what angle?
• Which statement correctly contrasts Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg positions?
• WC commonly refers to which device in clinical settings?
• Arthroplasty is best defined as what?
• Which step is described as the first step in CHG wipes treatment?
• Hyper- means which of the following?
• Which description corresponds to 25% of meals eaten?
• Surgical repair or replacement of a joint is known as what?