PCT Exam Study Questions and
answers. Latest review Q&A.
1. After completing patient care while wearing gloves, which of the following is the proper action
to remove gloves? - Ans-Grasp outside of one cuff with other
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PCT Exam Study Questions and
answers. Latest review Q&A.
1. After completing patient care while wearing gloves, which of the following is the proper action
to remove gloves? - Ans-Grasp outside of one cuff with other gloved hand.
2. While caring for a patient with restraints, which of the following actions should be taken by the
patient care technician? - Ans-Pad the area of the restraint to avoid irritation
3. In which of the following situations should sterile technique by used? - Ans-Inserting a urinary
catheter
4. Which law provides residents of long term care facilities the right to be free from abuse? - AnsOBRA
5. Which of the following is the most appropriate device to transfer a patient from a wheelchair to
the bed? - Ans-Gait Belt
6. While performing hourly rounding for prevention of falls, which of the following questions
should the patient care technician routinely ask each patient? - Ans-Do you need to use the
bathroom?
7. Which of the five rights of delegation is being considered if after being asked to complete a
patient care task, the patient care technician considers whether the nurse will be able to answer
questions? - Ans-The right supervision
8. Which of the following actions should the patient care technician take immediately after
removing a solid dressing? - Ans-Don new gloves
9. Scope of practice for the patient for the patient care technician includes which of the following
tasks? - Ans-Perform an EKG as delegated by the nurse
10. While providing stoma care, which action is appropriate for cleaning the area around the
stoma? - Ans-Use toilet paper
11. Coordination of care is benefited by which of the following tasks? - Ans-Using an electronic
health record
12. Which of the following is the best approach for the patient care technician to take to assist a
patient with bowel elimination and promote relaxation? - Ans-Play soft music
13. When applying anti-embolism stockings, which of the following actions should the patient care
technician take? - Ans-Slide the stocking over the foot and heel
14. After removing the patient, the PCT is using a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire in the
patient's room. Which of the following demonstrates a correct action? - Ans-Pull the pin out of
the extinguisher
15. Which should the PCT recognize as tachycardia? - Ans-Pulse of 150/min
16. When entering a patient's room with contact precautions, which should the PCT don? - AnsGown
17. When opening a sterile package, which of the following is the correct action? - Ans-Place
package flat in the center of the work surface
18. Which action should the PCT take first if a patient becomes unresponsive? - Ans-Ask "Are you
okay?"
19. When removing patients' dentures, which is the proper procedure? - Ans-Turn upper dentures
sideways and lift up
20. Which statement by the PCT indicates therapeutic communication? - Ans-I get what you are
saying
21. While measuring the input and output for the day, which of the following findings should be
reported to the nurse immediately? - Ans-Urine output of 500 mL
22. Which should the PCT recognize as the degree of elasticity of the skin? - Ans-Turgor
23. After completing patient admission by welcoming the patient to their room and providing
necessary care, which is the final step prior to documenting the encounter? - Ans-Hand Hygiene
24. Which organization would be recognized as the entity that requires a healthcare facility to have
an infection control program? - Ans-The joint commission
25. The patients' Bill of Rights provides which rights for the patient? - Ans-The right to refuse
treatment, The right to personal safety, The right to receive information about their condition
26. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the patient care technician if one patient
asks about another patient? - Ans-You can ask that patient your question
27. When replacing a patients' dentures, which of the following is a correct procedure? - Ans-Insert
the upper denture before the lower denture
28. Which of the following positions is used when patient transfer is performed with a lift? - AnsFowler's
29. Which of the following PPE should be removed first if wearing gown, gloves, and mask? - AnsGloves
30. When ambulating with a walker, which of the following is an appropriate statement? - AnsAdvance the walker 10-18 inches in front of the legs
31. Which of the following actions can potentially prevent a sentinel event? - Ans-Ensuring
application of safety reminder devices
32. After changing a patient's linens, where should blood-soiled linens be placed by the PCT? - AnsBiohazard waste container
33. When first caring for a patient, which is an appropriate request for proper identification? - Ans-I
am going to verify your name on your ID band
34. Which link in the chain of infection is being broken by wearing gloves when caring for a patient?
- Ans-Mode of transmission
35. Which describes medical asepsis? - Ans-Hand-washing, Destruction of organisms after they
enter the body, using bleach to clean a shower
36. Which of the following patient requires sequential compression devices applied? - Ans-A
Postoperative patient
37. Which of the following should the patient care technician report to the nurse first when caring
for several patients? - Ans-Temperature of 100.8 F
38. When providing care to a patient with tuberculosis, which of the following PPE should the PCT
do before entering the patient's room - Ans-N95 respirator
39. Which of the following five rights of delegation is represented if the nurse assigns a task and the
PCT is considering whether they are qualified? - Ans-The right task
40. While walking with the patient using a gait belt, which is the proper position for the patient care
technician? - Ans-Walk slightly behind the patient
41. Which of the following should the PCT refer to if splashed with a chemical? - Ans-SDS
42. If the PCTis considering if they understand what the nurse expects when performing a patient
care task, which of the five rights of delegation are being considered? - Ans-The right directions
43. Which type of event should be reported to the joint commission? - Ans-Sentinel
44. If a PCT has a conflict with another PCT which is an appropriate action? - Ans-Speak with the
other PCT in private
45. After being delegated to remove a peripheral IV catheter, which should the PCT recognize as
proper procedure? - Ans-Hold gauze over the site when removing the catheter
46. When a patient has an influenza vaccine, which of the following links in the chain of infection is
broken? - Ans-Portal of Entry
47. When a patient is performing deep-breathing exercises after recent abdominal surgery, the PCT
should provide which type of support? - Ans-Place a pillow over the abdomen
48. Which type of dressing should be used if the wound cannot be exposed to air or oxygen? - AnsOcclusive
49. Which of the following actions demonstrates an understanding of transmission based
precautions by the PCT? - Ans-Wears an N95 mask when caring for a patient with measles
50. A PCT is making an open bed for a patient. What actions should the PCT take? - Ans-Fanfold the
top of the linens at the foot of the bed
51. A patient care technician is preparing to perform documentation in a patient's electronic health
record. Which of the following is an example of appropriate documentation by the technician? -
Ans-The patient has a large, dark brown bowel movement at 1100
52. A PCT is caring for four clients. The technician should identify which of the following patients is
at greatest risk for a fall? - Ans-An 86-year-old patient who is 4 hr postoperative
53. A PCT is transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair using a gait belt. What following
action should the technician take? - Ans-Secure the gait belt around the patient's waist
54. A PCT should recognize that it is the primary purpose of which agencies to provide guidelines
that ensure a safe work environment? - Ans-OSHA
55. A PCT is performing an EKG for a patient who is 1 day postoperative following a right leg abovethe-knee amputation. In what place should the technician place the right limb electrode? - AnsRight lower abdomen
56. A PCT in a hospital is concerned about the unethical behavior of a coworker. Which person
should the technician report his concern? - Ans-The charge nurse
57. A PCT is caring for a patient who has congestive heart failure. What findings should be reported
to the nurse immediately? - Ans-Swelling in the legs and feet
58. A PCT is caring for a 4-year-old patient who reports right arm pain. The technician should
identify which of the following methods should be used to mesure pain intensity for this
patient? - Ans-Ask the child to point to the drawing of the face that matches their pain level.
59. A PCT is observing a patient who is ambulating using a walker. What actions by the patient
demonstrates correct technique? - Ans-The patient advances the walker 25.4 to 45.7cm (10 to
18 in) in front of their legs.
60. A PCT is changing linens for a patient who has Clostridium difficile and whose bed is soiled with
stool. What actions should the technician take? - Ans-Place the linens in a biohazard linen bag
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