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PCT Certification Exam Questions and Answers 2024/2025, Exams of Nursing

Rowan UniversityNursing

A set of multiple-choice questions and answers related to the patient care technician (pct) certification exam. It covers various aspects of pct practice, including patient care, infection control, vital signs, and medication administration. The questions are designed to test the knowledge and skills required for successful completion of the pct certification exam.

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PCT: PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024/2025
UPDATE!!! (ALREADY GRADED A
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. 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?
✓ Answer: ask the patient if they've eaten in the last 2 hrs
2. How frequently should a PCT disinfect the EKG machine
✓ Answer: after every use
3. 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?
✓ Answer: in the closest position possible to normal, underneath the breast
4. 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?
✓ Answer: warm water
5. 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?
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PCT: PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024/

UPDATE!!!(ALREADY GRADED A

QUESTIONS ANDVERIFIED ANSWERS)

  1. 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? ✓ Answer: ask the patient if they've eaten in the last 2 hrs
  2. How frequently should a PCT disinfect the EKG machine ✓ Answer: after every use
  3. 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? ✓ Answer: in the closest position possible to normal, underneath the breast
  4. 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? ✓ Answer: warm water
  5. 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?

Answer: Answer: Answer: Answer: Answer: ✓ Answer: Semi Fowler's

  1. 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? ✓ protect specimen from light
  2. A PCT should identify that a health care facilities infection and control program is required by which of the following institutions? ✓ Joint Commission
  3. 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? ✓ Bargaining
  4. 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? ✓ Apply pressure for at least 5 min
  5. A PCT should identify that which of the following terms is used when referring to infections that can be spread to patients? ✓ Health care-associated infection
  6. For which of the following procedures should a PCT use sterile technique?
  1. 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? ✓ Answer: Mode of transmission
  2. 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? ✓ Answer: Acute toxicity
  3. 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? ✓ Answer: Replace the upper denture before the lower denture.
  4. Which of the following actions should a PCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? ✓ Answer: Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal
  5. A PCT is caring for a group of 4 patients. The technician should immediately notify a nurse for which of the following patients? ✓ Answer: A patient who reports chest pain
  6. A PCT should identify that which of the following laboratory tests requires chain of custody protocol? ✓ Answer: Blood Alcohol Level
  1. 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? ✓ Answer: Lock the wheels on the wheelchair
  2. 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? ✓ Answer: Carotid
  3. 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? ✓ Answer: To reduce risk of deep vein thrombosis
  4. When should a PCT compare the code on glucose cuvettes to the code on the glucometer? ✓ Answer: when a patient is tested
  5. 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? ✓ Answer: wear gloves
  1. 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? ✓ Answer: report the signs of injury to a supervisor
  2. A PCT is caring for a patient who has a large wound on the upper thigh that is draining purulent fluid. The technician should identify that this wound will most likely heal by which of the following processes? ✓ Answer: Granulation tissue will fill the wound and a large scar will form.
  3. Which of the following actions should a PCT take to help prevent healthcare-associated infections? ✓ Answer: follow standard precautions when caring for patients who have surgical incisions.
  4. A PCT is caring for a 5 year old child who reports pain. Which of the following pain scales should the technician use to measure the child's pain? ✓ Answer: wong-baker FACES
  5. A PCT is applying a sequential compression device to a patient. The technician should plan to remove the SCD at which of the following times? ✓ Answer: Every 8 hours

Answer: Answer: Answer: Answer: Answer: Answer:

  1. A PCT is preparing to apply restraints to a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? ✓ apply the restraints over the patient's clothing
  2. A PCT is caring for a patient whose roommate asks about her diagnosis. The technician should identify that disclosing this information would violate which of the following? ✓ Patient Bill of Rights
  3. To PCT is obtaining vital signs for a patient and notices the patient's temperature is higher than normal. Which of the following actions should a technician take? ✓ notify the nurse
  4. A PCT is performing post mortem care for a patient who is scheduled for an autopsy. Which of the following actions should the technician take? ✓ collect and document the patient's valuables
  5. A PCT is collecting a urine specimen from a patient. The technician should identify that which of the following urine characteristics is unexpected? ✓ red-tinged urine
  6. A PCT is preparing to collect a stool specimen from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? ✓ prevent contaminating specimen with urine
  1. A PCT is changing a patient's bedding and receives a needle stick. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? ✓ Answer: Wash infected area with antimicrobial soap
  2. 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? ✓ Answer: Stay with the patient and allow them to talk or remain silent
  3. A PCT must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following? ✓ Answer: clotting
  4. 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? ✓ Answer: Blood Pressure 180/101 mm Hg
  5. A PCT is caring for a patient who is at risk for pressure ulcers. Which of the following actions should the technician take? ✓ Answer: Reposition every 2 hrs
  6. 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? ✓ Answer: Keep the specimens collected and draw for PTT
  1. 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? ✓ Answer: blood cultures
  2. 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? ✓ Answer: sitz bath
  3. 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? ✓ Answer: omnibus budget reconciliation act
  4. A PCT is measuring intake for a patient who has consumed 2 ounces of iced tea, 6 ounces of chicken broth, and 4 ounces of flavored gelatin. Which of the following amounts is the patient's total intake? ✓ Answer: 360 mL
  5. A PCT is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient. The technician should identify that which of the following errors could cause specimen hemolysis? ✓ Answer: transporting the tubes horizontally
  6. A PCT is documenting in a patient's EHR. Which of the following abbreviations should the technician avoid using?
  1. A PCT is caring for a patient who is at risk for falls. At which of the following times should the technician check and document on this patient? ✓ Answer: Every 1 hr
  2. Which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice for a PCT? ✓ Answer: Receiving a medication prescription
  3. A patient tells a PCT, "I don't like the overnight staff bc nobody ever comes to help me use the bathroom when I use the call light. Please don't tell anyone bc I don't want them to ignore me more." Which of the following actions should the technician take? ✓ Answer: inform the patient that this concern will be reported to the charge nurse
  4. A PCT is preparing to perform an antecubital venipuncture and has cleansed the site. The technician palpates the vein again with a gloved finger. Which of the following actions should the technician take next? ✓ Answer: Cleanse site
  5. A PCT can be instrumental in preventing sentinel events by taking which of the following actions? ✓ Answer: Ensuring proper application of all safety reminder devices
  6. A PCT informs a nurse about swelling at a patient peripheral IV site. The technician should recognize that which of the following is the most likely cause of this finding?

✓ Answer: Catheter infiltration

  1. A PCT is emptying a patient's bedside commode and accidentally splashes urine in his eyes. Which of the following actions should the technician take? ✓ Answer: Wash eyes out for 10 min
  2. A PCT is assisting a patient who is recovering from abdominal surgery with deep- breathing and coughing exercises. Which of the following findings should the technician expect to observe in the patient? ✓ Answer: Cleared airway blockage of fluid and mucus
  3. A PCT is preparing to weigh a patient who is at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the technician take when using a mechanical scale to weigh the patient? ✓ Answer: Place a walker over the scale for the patient to use as support
  4. The PCT is caring for a patient who is to begin wearing a Holtar monitor. Which of the following statements by a patient indicates understanding of the device? ✓ Answer: " I will keep a complete activity diary during monitoring"
  5. A PCT is performing a venipuncture to collect a blood specimen for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take to reduce risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens? ✓ Answer: Dispose of needles in sharps container.

✓ Answer: "You can ask the patient about his condition"

  1. 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? ✓ Answer: Ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure
  2. 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? ✓ Answer: The patient's lower limbs show pitting edema
  3. A patient care technician is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? ✓ Answer: Tap the patient's shoulders and ask "are you ok?"
  4. A patient care technician should identify that which of the following structures of the heart is immediately affected if a sinoatrial (SA) node fails? ✓ Answer: Atrioventricular (AV) node
  5. A PCT is caring for a patient who has a stage II pressure ulcer. Which of the following findings should the technician expect? ✓ Answer: Blister-like appearance

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  1. 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? ✓ "I live alone and I don't get many visitors"
  2. 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? ✓ Raise the patient's bed to the same height as the stretcher
  3. A PCT should identify that which of the following is the most commonly used paper speeds for an EKG machine? ✓ 25 mm/sec
  4. A PCT is caring for a patient who has an ostomy. Which of the following actions should the technician take when providing ostomy care? ✓ Use toilet paper to wipe around the stoma
  5. A PCT is caring for a patient who requires oral suctioning. Which of the following actions should the technician take? ✓ Limit suctioning to nor more than 15 sec at a time
  6. 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?
  1. A PCT has conflict with another technician. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? ✓ Answer: Discuss these concerns with the other technician in private
  2. 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? ✓ Answer: The right task