PCT Certification Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers 2023

A patient care technician is assisting a nurse to change a dressing on a surgical wound. The wound should not have contact with air or oxygen. Which of the following types of dressing should the technician expect the nurse to use? - Correct answer-Occlusive A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has significant hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the technician take to communicate with the patient? - Correct answer-Use a picture board to provide instructions A patient care technician is taking a patient's oximetry reading. The technician cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of the following could be the cause? - Correct answer-The patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold finger and hands A patient care technician is caring for a patient whose daughter is visiting. The daughter asks about the health of the patient's roommate. which of the following statements by the technician is an appropriate response? - Correct answer-"You can ask the patient about his condition" A patient care technician is providing instructions to a new;y hired technician about transporting and handling blood specimens. Which of the following instructions should the technician include? - Correct answer-Ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure A patient care technician is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the following findings related to the patient's condition should the technician report to the nurse immediately? - Correct answer-The patient's lower limbs show pitting edema A patient care technician is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? - Correct answer-Tap the patient's shoulders and ask "are you ok?" A patient care technician should identify that which of the following structures of the heart is immediately affected if a sinoatrial (SA) node fails? - Correct answerAtrioventricular (AV) node A PCT is caring for a patient who has a stage II pressure ulcer. Which of the following findings should the technician expect? - Correct answer-Blister-like appearance A PCT us assisting with the physical examination of an older adult patient. Which of the following statements by the patient indicated a risk of elder abuse? - Correct answer-"I live alone and I don't get many visitors" A PCT is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher. Which of the following actions should the technician take when transferring the patient from a bed to the stretcher? - Correct answer-Raise the patient's bed to the same height as the stretcher A PCT should identify that which of the following is the most commonly used paper speeds for an EKG machine? - Correct answer-25 mm/sec A PCT is caring for a patient who has an ostomy. Which of the following actions should the technician take when providing ostomy care? - Correct answer-Use toilet paper to wipe around the stoma A PCT is caring for a patient who requires oral suctioning. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Correct answer-Limit suctioning to nor more than 15 sec at a time A PCT enters the room of a patient who is receiving oxygen and finds the nasal cannula on the floor. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Correct answer-Obtain a new cannula, connect it, and place it on the patient A PCT is preparing to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. Which of the following methods should the technician use? - Correct answer-Manually, using the apical area Which of the following assistive devices should a patient care technician use to improve vertebral alignment in a patient who is immobile? - Correct answer-bed board A PCT is assisting during mealtime with a patient who is at risk of dysphagia. The technician should identify that which of the following foods should be calculated as intake for the intake and output record? - Correct answer-chocolate pudding A PCT is reinforcing teaching about using an incentive spirometer with a patient. Which of the following instructions should the technician include? - Correct answer-"The goal is to get the ball to rise in the chamber of the incentive spirometer" A PCT is preparing to assist a patient to ambulate using a gait belt. Which of the following statements should the technician make? - Correct answer-"You can support yourself by holding onto my arms" A PCT has conflict with another technician. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? - Correct answer-Discuss these concerns with the other technician in private A nurse instructs a PCT to perform a procedure. The technician then considers whether the procedure is within their scope of practice. Which of the following five rights of delegation is the technician following? - Correct answer-The right task A PCT should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in which of the following ways? - Correct answer-Patient receives improved coordination of care A PCT should identify that which of the following represents the first link in chain of infection? - Correct answer-Infectious agent A PCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a wound left to heal by way of granulation. How often should this wound be redressed? - Correct answer-Every 24 hrs A PCT is manually transferring a patient who has a right-sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body mechanics? - Correct answer-Grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using the stronger side while lifting with his legs an keeping back straight A PCT is changing a patient's bedding and receives a needle stick. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? - Correct answer-Wash infected area with antimicrobial soap A PCT is caring for a patient who is in the acceptance stage of the grieving process. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Correct answer-Stay with the patient and allow them to talk or remain silent A PCT must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following? - Correct answer-clotting A PCT is caring for a patient who is 8 hr postoperative following a repair of a fractured femur. Which of the following vital sign values should the technician report to the nurse? - Correct answer-Blood Pressure 180/101 mm Hg A PCT is caring for a patient who is at risk for pressure ulcers. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Correct answer-Reposition every 2 hrs A PCT has orders to collect blood cultures, CBC, PTT, and an iron panel. He forgets to draw for the PTT. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Correct answer-Keep the specimens collected and draw for PTT A provider requests that a PCT collect blood specimen from a patient for blood cultures, hematology, and coagulation studies. Which of the following should the technician fill first when performing the venipuncture? - Correct answer-blood cultures A PCT is assisting a nurse with the care of a patient who has recently given birth vaginally. Which of the following bathing techniques should the technician use? - Correct answer-sitz bath A PCT should identify that which of the following provides residents in long-term care facilities with the right to be free of physical or psychological abuse? - Correct answeromnibus budget reconciliation act A PCT is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. Upon entering the room, she sees the patient pushing away the overbed table with the lunch tray still on it. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Correct answer-ask the patient if they've eaten in the last 2 hrs How frequently should a PCT disinfect the EKG machine - Correct answer-after every use A PCT is preparing to place electrodes for an EKG on a patient who has large breasts. In which of the following locations should the technician place electrodes V4 and V5? - Correct answer-in the closest position possible to normal, underneath the breast A PCT is assisting an nurse to bathe a patient who has a colostomy. Which of the following cleansing agents should the technician use to clean the skin around the stoma? - Correct answer-warm water A PCT is caring for a patient who is receiving an enteral feeding via an NG tube. In which of the following positions should the technician place the patient? - Correct answer-Semi Fowler's A PCT is transporting a blood specimen in aluminum foil. The technician should identify that the specimen is wrapped in aluminum foil for which of the following reasons? - Correct answer-protect specimen from light A PCT should identify that a health care facilities infection and control program is required by which of the following institutions? - Correct answer-Joint Commission A PCT is caring for a patient who is receiving hospice care. The patient states that she wants to stay alive long enough to see her first grandchild, who is due to be born in q few months. Which of the following stages of grief does this statement reflect? - Correct answer-Bargaining A PCT is performing a venipuncture for a patient and observes a hematoma developing at the needle insertion site. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Correct answer-Apply pressure for at least 5 min A PCT should identify that which of the following terms is used when referring to infections that can be spread to patients? - Correct answer-Health care-associated infection For which of the following procedures should a PCT use sterile technique? - Correct answer-Inserting straight catheter A PCT is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient. Which of the following patient identifiers should the technician use to verify the patient's identity? - Correct answer-name and date of birth A PCT is preparing to label a patients specimen tube following blood collection. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Correct answer-Face the patient while labeling the tube a PCT is removing soiled gloves. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Correct answer-Grab the outside of one cuff with the other gloved hand A PCT in a hospital is preparing to sterilize equipment that was soiled with blood. Which of the following methods should the technician use? - Correct answer-Autoclave Which of the following terms refers to the complete destruction of all forms of microorganisms when providing patient care? - Correct answer-Sterilization If a patient has influenza, is coughing, a PCT should understand that the cough is which of the following: links in the chain of infection? - Correct answer-Mode of transmission A PCT is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress. The technician notes a skull and cross bones symbol on the label of the disinfectant. Which of the following hazards does the symbol indicate? - Correct answer-Acute toxicity A PCT is providing oral care to a patient who wears upper and lower dentures. Which of the following actions should the technician take when reinserting the dentures? - Correct answer-Replace the upper denture before the lower denture. Which of the following actions should a PCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? - Correct answer-Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal A PCT is caring for a group of 4 patients. The technician should immediately notify a nurse for which of the following patients? - Correct answer-A patient who reports chest pain A PCT should identify that which of the following laboratory tests requires chain of custody protocol? - Correct answer-Blood Alcohol Level A PCT is assisting a weight bearing patient from a wheelchair to the toilet in a patient's bathroom. Which of the following actions should the technician take to keep the patient safe during transfer? - Correct answer-Lock the wheels on the wheelchair A PCT is responding to an adult patient who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia and has become unresponsive. The technician should palpate the patient's pulse using which of the following sites? - Correct answer-Carotid A PCT is applying anti-embolism stockings to a patient. The technician should identify that the provider has prescribed these stockings for which of the following reasons? - Correct answer-To reduce risk of deep vein thrombosis When should a PCT compare the code on glucose cuvettes to the code on the glucometer? - Correct answer-when a patient is tested A PCT is preparing to bathe a patient who has diarrhea and has soiled the bed. Which of the following actions should the technician take to control the spread of infection? - Correct answer-wear gloves A PCT should identify that which of the following procedures is most commonly used to obtain a routine urinalysis specimen from an adult pateint? - Correct answer-clean-catch midstream collection A PCT should identify that which of the following situation would likely cause somatic interference during EKG testing? - Correct answer-a patient who is experiencing a seizure A PCT is performing a 12-lead EKG for a patient. In which of the following locations should a technician place the V4-lead? - Correct answer-fifth intercostal at the midclavicular line A PCT is performing a 12-lead EKG for a patient. The technician should identify that which of the following heart rates indicates bradycardia? - Correct answer-50/min APCT is assisting a patient with bowel elimination. Which of the following actions should the technician take to promote relaxation and emotional support? - Correct answer-play soft music at patient's bedside A PCT is assisting a patient who recently had a stroke and has left-sided weakness. Which of the following instructions should the technician provide when assisting the patient to learn how to use a cane? - Correct answer-hold the cane on the strongest side of the body (right) A PCT is assisting with the care of a 3 year old child who has several bruises on the arm in several stages of healing. The child's guardian states that the child falls down a lot. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Correct answer-report the signs of injury to a supervisor