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PCT Practice Test (no answers multiplechoice) questions with correct answers.
Two PCT's are transferring a deceased patient from bed to gurney. Which body mechanic should be
used? ANS - 1. Roll patient gently from bed to gurney
2. Use draw sheet to lift patient
3. Use a mechanical lift w a sling to move the body
A PCT is caring for a patient following the application of an immobility splint. Which of the following
actions should the PCT take to ensure the patients safety? ANS - 1. Lower the beds side rails
2. Raise the bed to the technicians working height
3. Ensure that the splint remains moist
4. Place the call light within the patients reach
A PCT is preparing to collect and transport a bilirubin blood specimen. The tech should use a tube that is
which of the following colors? ANS - 1. Light blue
2. Amber
3. Green
4. Yellow
A patient is 24hr post-operative following a total hip arthroplasty & has a surgical wound. Which finding
should the tech identify as an indication of potential wound infection? ANS - 1. Serosanguineous
drainage
2. General discomfort at the incision site
3. Oral temp 98.2
4. Increased warmth around the incision site
A PCT is discontinuing a patients peripheral IV. They assemble all the needed equipment & performs
hand hygiene. Which of the following actions should the PCT take? ANS - 1. Explain the procedure to
the patient
,2. Remove any overlying tape
3. Turn the Iv roller clamp off
4. Apply pressure to the IV site for 2 to 3 mins.
A PCT is applying sequential compression devices (SCDs) to a patient who is postoperative. The PCT
should identify that CDs are used to reduce the risk for which of the following conditions? ANS - 1.
Edema
2. Deep-vein thrombosis
3. Varicose veins
4. Pneumonia
A PCT is caring for a 75-year-old patient who was admitted for malnutrition. The patient's family
manages the finances and grocery shopping for the patient. Which of the following hospital
departments should the PCT expect to intervene in this patient's care? ANS - 1. Dietitian
2. Pastoral care
3. Social worker
4. Occupational therapy
A PCT in a hospice setting is caring for a patient who has terminal cancer and states, "I need to live long
enough to see my child get married." The PCT should identify that the patient is in which of the following
stages of grief? ANS - 1. Bargaining
2. Denial
3. Acceptance
4. Anger
A PCT is performing postmortem care of a patient. Which of the following is a correct technique for
preparing the body? ANS - 1. Remove any dentures as soon as possible.
2. Place the body supine, with one hand crossed over the other.
3. Ensure all tubes, drains, and bandages are removed.
4. Place a folded towel under the head.
, A PCT is preparing to obtain a 12-lead EKG for a patient who had a left arm amputation. In which of the
following locations should the PCT attach the left arm lead? ANS - 1. Right sternal border
2. On the amputation site
3. Anterior axillary line
4. Left deltoid
A PCT is documenting in a patient's electronic health record. The technician should identify that which of
the following abbreviations is on The joint Commission's approved list of abbreviations? ANS - 1. NPO
2. U
3. IU
4. MgSO4
A PCT enters a patient's room and is approached by visitors requesting test results. Which of the
following responses by the technician is appropriate? ANS - 1. "The doctor needs to give you that
information."
2. "The lab values were all within the expected reference range."
3. "I'm sorry, but I can't give you that information."
4. "I'Il ask the nurse to give you that information."
A PCT is caring for a patient who is nonverbal. The technician should identify that which of the following
findings can indicate the patient is experiencing pain? ANS - 1. Decreased temperature
2. Restlessness
3. Change in level of consciousness
4. Dry skin
A PCT is preparing to document information in a patient's electronic health record (EHR). Which of the
following actions should the technician plan to take? ANS - 1. Record care before it is provided.
2. Note patient response to an analgesic.
3. Record the patient's vital signs as reported by the nurse.
4. Use generalized phrases when documenting.
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