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PCT Certification Exam Practice Questions 2024/2025, Exams of Nursing

Rowan UniversityNursing

A set of practice questions for the pct (patient care technician) certification exam, covering key areas such as specimen collection, vital signs, patient care, and safety protocols. The questions are designed to test knowledge and understanding of essential pct skills and procedures, helping candidates prepare for the exam.

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PCT: PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024/2025
NEW!!! (QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. A PCT is preparing to collect a stool specimen from a patient. Which of the following
actions should the technician take?
A.
collect the specimen in a sterile container
B.
wear sterile gloves while collecting the specimen
C.
prevent contaminating the specimens with urine
D.
place the specimen hat toward the front of the toilet
✓ Answer: C. prevent contaminating the specimens with urine
2. 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?
A.
manually, using the apical area
B.
manually, using the radial area
C.
electronically, using a pulse oximeter
D.
electronically, using an EKG machine
✓ Answer: A. manually, using the apical area
3. A PCT is preparing to label a patient's specimen tube following a blood collection. Which
of the following actions should the PCT take?
A.
face the patient while labeling the specimen tube
B.
use a pencil to label the specimen
C.
avoid using computer-generated labels
D.
initial the label prior to blood collection
✓ Answer: A. face the patient while labeling the specimen tube
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PCT: PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

CERTIFICATION EXAM 202 4 /202 5

NEW!!! (QUESTIONS AND 100%

CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS)

  1. A PCT is preparing to collect a stool specimen from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? A. collect the specimen in a sterile container B. wear sterile gloves while collecting the specimen C. prevent contaminating the specimens with urine D. place the specimen hat toward the front of the toilet ✓ Answer: C. prevent contaminating the specimens with urine
  2. 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? A. manually, using the apical area B. manually, using the radial area C. electronically, using a pulse oximeter D. electronically, using an EKG machine ✓ Answer: A. manually, using the apical area
  3. A PCT is preparing to label a patient's specimen tube following a blood collection. Which of the following actions should the PCT take? A. face the patient while labeling the specimen tube B. use a pencil to label the specimen C. avoid using computer-generated labels D. initial the label prior to blood collection ✓ Answer: A. face the patient while labeling the specimen tube
  1. A PCT is preparing to measure the pulse oximetry of an adult patient who has decreased arterial blood flow. Which of the following locations is the best place to sustain this measurement for a patient who has this condition? A. finger B. forehead C. earlobe D. toe ✓ Answer: B. forehead
  2. 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 identify? A. the unit the patient is in and their diagnosis B. the patient's name and date of birth C. the patient's room and bed number D. the patient's surgeries and martial status ✓ Answer: B. the patient's name and date of birth
  3. A PCT is preparing to perform an antecubital venipuncture and has cleaned the site. The technician palpates the being again with a gloved finger. Which of the following actions should the technician take next? A. cleanse the site B. insert the needle C. remove the tourniquet D. anchor the vein ✓ Answer: A. cleanse the site
  4. A PCT 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? A. the technician on the previous shift reports giving a bath at 1600 B. the patient has a large, dark brown bowel movement at 1100 C. the patient will receive an enema at 1700 D. the patient is upset because the nurse from the previous shift forgot to provide breakfast

A. roll the sheets away from the patient B. remove the patient's IV and indwelling catheter C. instruct the patient to put their hands by their side D. raise the patient's bed to the same level as the stretcher ✓ Answer: D. raise the patient's bed to the same level as the stretcher

  1. A PCT is preparing to weigh a patient who is at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the PCT take when using a mechanical scale to weigh the patient? A. place a walker over the scale for the patient to use as support B. Give the patient a cane to use as support while being weighed C. instruct the patient hold on to the neck of the scale while being weighed D. position a chair by the scale for the patient to lean on ✓ Answer: A. place a walker over the scale for the patient to use as support
  2. A PCT is providing instructions to a newly hired technician about transporting and handling blood specimens. Which of the following instructions should the technician include? A. avoid inverting a specimen tube if it includes an additive B. ensure the blood in the specimen tub maintains contact with a tube stopper C. ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure D. avoid wearing gloves when carrying the specimens transport bag ✓ Answer: C. ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure
  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? A. dry the dentures well before reinserting them B. brush the gums after replacing the dentures C. remove gloves to facilitate reinsertion of dentures D. replace the upper denture before the lower denture ✓ Answer: D. replace the upper denture before the lower denture
  1. A PCT is reinforcing teaching about using an incentive spirometer with a patient. Which of the following instructions should the PCT include? A. you should be in the prone position when using the incentive spirometer B. the goal is to get the ball to rise in the chamber of the incentive spirometer C. blow into the incentive spirometer to make the ball move D. you should use the incentive spirometer every 12 hours ✓ Answer: B. the goal is to get the ball to rise in the chamber of the incentive spirometer
  2. A PCT is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has a new prescription for albuterol sulfate to be administer via inhaler. Which of the following patient statements indicates an understanding? A. i should place the mouthpiece of the inhaler in my mouth B. i will shake the inhaler well before each use C. i will take the second dose of medication immediately after the first D. i should take a quick, shallow breath while using ✓ Answer: B. i will shake the inhaler well before each use
  3. A PCT is removing soiled gloves. Which of the following actions should the PCT take? A. rinse gloved hand before removing the gloves B. grab the outside of one cuff with other gloved hand C. remove the second glove by pulling on the outside cuff D. remove gloves by pulling on the end of the gloves near the finger tips ✓ Answer: B. grab the outside of one cuff with other gloved hand
  4. A PCT is responding to an adult patient who is experiencing vtach and has become unresponsive. The PCT should palpate the patient's pulse using which of the following sites? A. radial B. carotid C. apical
  1. A PCT is transferring a weight-bearing patient from a wheelchair to the bed. Which of the following pieces of equipment should the technician use? A. trapeze B. crutches C. gait belt D. slide board ✓ Answer: C. gait belt
  2. A PCT is transporting a blood specimen that is wrapped in aluminum foil. The PCT should identify that the specimen is wrapped in aluminum foil for which of the following reasons? A. to keep the specimen warm B. to shield the patient information C. to protect the specimen from light D. to insulate the specimen from ambient air ✓ Answer: C. to protect the specimen from light
  3. A PCT is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress. The PCT notes a skull and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant. Which of the following hazards does this symbol indicate? A. explosive B. flammable C. skin irritant D. acute toxins ✓ Answer: D. acute toxins
  4. A PCT is weighing a patient using a mechanical scale. Which of the following actions should the technician take? A. verify that the weights are positioned at the patient's estimated weight before the patient steps on the scale B. verify that the scale is balanced and the weights are set to zero before weighing the patient C. move the large weight up in 10-lb increments

D. move the small weight up in 5-lb increments ✓ Answer: B. verify that the scale is balanced and the weights are set to zero before weighing the patient

  1. A PCT must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following? A. hemolysis B. clotting C. hemconcentration D. reflux ✓ Answer: B. clotting
  2. A PCT receives orders to collect an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA. Which of the following should be collected first? A. O2 levels B. bilirubin C. DNA D. screening card ✓ Answer: A. O2 levels
  3. A PCT receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA. which of the following should be drawn first? A. O2 levels B. bilirubin C. DNA D. screening card ✓ Answer: A. O2 levels
  4. A PCT should identify that a health care facility's infection control program is required by which of the following institutions? A. centers for disease control and prevention
  1. A PCT is making an open bed for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? A. fanfold the top linen at the bottom of the bed B. keep the top sheet untucked from the mattress C. fold the top sheet across the length of the mattress D. pull the top linen up to cover the full length of the mattress ✓ Answer: A. fanfold the top linen at the bottom of the bed
  2. A PCT is manually transferring a patient who has right-side weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body mechanics? A. have the patient wrap her arms around his neck, bend at the waist, and lift using his back muscles B. have the patient hold his hands, stand using weak side first, while he supports the patient's strong side C. ask the patient to lean backwards in the bed, grasp the front of the transfer belt, pull up, and transfer into the wheelchair D. grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight ✓ Answer: D. grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight
  3. A PCT is measuring intake for a patient who has consumed 2 oz of iced tea, 6 oz of chicken breast, and 4 oz of flavored gelatin. Which of the following amounts is the patient's total intake? A. 120 mL B. 240 mL C. 360 mL D. 480 mL ✓ Answer: C. 360 mL
  1. A PCT is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the following findings is related to the patients condition should the PCT report to the nurse immediately? A. the patient reports stiffness in his hands and feet B. the patient needs help lifting his legs onto his bed C. the patient's lower limbs show pitting edema D. the patient's fingers are thick and fat ✓ Answer: C. the patient's lower limbs show pitting edema
  2. A PCT is observing a newly hired PCT who is disinfecting items. Which of the following situations is the newly hired PCT making an object medically aseptic? A. the technician uses standard precautions when rinsing a bedpan B. the technician uses soap to clean a resident's bath basin after use C. the technician uses sterile gloves when changing a patient's colostomy bag D. the technician uses a chemical cleanser to prepare a shower chair for reuse ✓ Answer: D. the technician uses a chemical cleanser to prepare a shower chair for reuse
  3. A PCT is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient. The technician should identify that which of the following errors could cause specimen hemolysis? A. excessively massaging the antecubital space when locating a vein B. failing to release the tourniquet within 1 min C. redirecting the needle several times to locate a vein D. transporting the tubes horizontally ✓ Answer: D. transporting the tubes horizontally
  4. A PCT is obtaining vital signs for a patient and notices that patient's temperature is higher than normal. Which of the following actions should the technician take? A. apply a cold compress to the patient's head B. administer acetaminophen to the patient C. elevate the head of the patient's bed D. notify the nurse about the patient's condition

D. verify any history of a bloodborne disease before performing a venipuncture ✓ Answer: C. dispose of the needle in a sharps container

  1. A PCT is performing postmortem care for a patient who is scheduled for an autopsy. Which of the following actions should the technician take? A. remove tubing from the patient's body B. discard any of the patient's dressings C. collect and document the patient's valuables D. remove the patient's denture ✓ Answer: C. collect and document the patient's valuables
  2. A PCT is preparing a peripheral blood smear on a slide. Which of the following actions should the technician take? A. press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower slide B. apply the spreader to the lower slide at a 60° angle C. verify that the smear covers about 3/4 of the slide D. apply blood to the clear portion of the slide ✓ Answer: C. verify that the smear covers about 3/4 of the slide
  3. A PCT is preparing to apply restraints to a patient. Which of the following actions should the PCT take? A. apply the restraint over the patient's clothing B. check on the patient every hour after applying restraints C. lower the side rails after applying restraints D. remove the restraints every 6 hr for a total of 20 min ✓ Answer: A. apply the restraint over the patient's clothing
  4. A PCT is preparing to assist a patient to ambulate using a gate belt. Which of the following statements should the PCT make? A. i will apply the gait belt under your arms

B. you can support yourself by holding onto my arms C. you should walk slightly behind me D. I will support you by walking on your stronger side ✓ Answer: B. you can support yourself by holding onto my arms

  1. A PCT is preparing to bathe a patient who has diarrhea and has soiled the bed. Which of the following actions should the PCT take to control the spread of infection? A. wear gloves B. wear a mask C. give the patient an alcohol hand rub D. apply petroleum jelly to the patient's rectal area ✓ Answer: A. wear gloves
  2. A PCT should identify that the patient's bill of rights guarantees patients which of the following things? A. insurance coverage for health care services B. legal advice for malpractice concerns C. sharing health care information with family members D. involvement in making decisions about their care ✓ Answer: D. involvement in making decisions about their care
  3. A PCT should identify that which of the following is the most commonly used paper speed for an EKG monitor? A. 10 mm/sec B. 50 mm/sec C. 25 mm/sec D. 5 mm/sec ✓ Answer: C. 25 mm/sec
  1. A PCT should identify that which of the following situations will likely cause somatic interference during EKG testing? A. a patient who is sweating profusely B. a patient who is experiencing a seizure C. a patient who is watching TV D. a patient whose respirations are 16/min ✓ Answer: B. a patient who is experiencing a seizure
  2. A PCT should identify that which of the following terms is used when referring to infections that can be spread to patients? A. hospital-attained infections B. health care-associated infections C. health care-worker acquired infections D. occupational health care acquired infections ✓ Answer: B. health care-associated infections
  3. A PCT should identify which of the following settings adjust the height of the EKG waveform? A. gain control B. speed control C. stylus D. lead selector ✓ Answer: A. gain control
  4. A PCT should recognize that chain of custody is used for which of the following reasons? A. to follow methods of collection with samples and data B. to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples C. to ensure that samples are being disposed of using correct operating procedures D. to track the location of samples and date ✓ Answer: B. to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
  1. A PCT should recognize that which of the following agencies ensures safe work environments? A. CDC B. FDA C. OSHA D. DOH ✓ Answer: C. OSHA
  2. A provider requests that a PCT collect blood specimens from a patient for blood cultures, hematology, and coagulation studies. Which of the following should the technician fill first when performing the venipuncture? A. lavender tube B. red tube C. light blue tube D. blood cultures ✓ Answer: D. blood cultures
  3. A technician is performing an EKG in a hospital setting. The patient becomes unresponsive, stops breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which of the following would be the first appropriate step? A. Place the patient in the recovery position. B. Start chest compressions. C. Perform rescue breathing. D. Retrieve the automated external defibrillator. ✓ Answer: B. Start chest compressions.
  4. During a stress test, a PCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. which of the following is an appropriate course of action for the technician? ✓ Answer: Check the respiratory rate

✓ Answer: B. when a patient is tested

  1. Which of the abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG? A. increased sodium level B. increased potassium level C. decreased sodium level D. decreased potassium level ✓ Answer: D. decreased potassium level
  2. Which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice for a PCT? A. collecting a blood sample B. receiving a medication prescription C. providing catheter care D. preparing a sterile tray ✓ Answer: B. receiving a medication prescription
  3. Which of the following actions should a PCT take to help prevent health care-assocaited infections? A. use a new respirator for each patient B. wear sterile gloves when performing a venipuncture C. follow standard precautions when caring for patients who have surgical incisions D. place used needles in a biohazardous waste bag ✓ Answer: C. follow standard precautions when caring for patients who have surgical incisions
  4. Which of the following actions should a PCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? A. determine that the tourniquet is the proper size B. check the vacuum of the tube C. inspect the integrity of the needle's seal D. verify that the adapter is the correct color

✓ Answer: C. inspect the integrity of the needle's seal

  1. which of the following actions should the PCT take when preparing to transfer a patient from a bed to a stretcher? A. elevate the bed to a position equal to the stretcher B. elevate the bed lower than the stretcher C. reaching across the stretcher to assist the patient D. elevate the bed higher than the stretcher ✓ Answer: A. elevate the bed to a position equal to the stretcher
  2. Which of the following assistive devices should a PCT use to improve vertebral alignment in a patient who is immobile? A. trapeze bar B. side rail C. bed board D. wedge pillow ✓ Answer: C. bed board
  3. Which of the following findings should a PCT report to a nurse? A. a 1 - year-old patient who has a pulse rate of 50 B. A 12 - year-old patient who has a pulse rate of 76 C. A 40 - year-old patient who has a pulse rate of 88 D. An 89 - year-old patient who has a pulse rate of 85 ✓ Answer: A. a 1 - year-old patient who has a pulse rate of 50
  4. Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? A. Cleanse the site with an antiseptic wipe. B. Select the appropriate part of the third or fourth finger. C. Position the blade of the lancet across the lines of the fingertip D. Confirm the correct identity of the patient.