Patient Care Technician Mock
Certification Examination Practice 100
Questions with Answers and Rationales
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ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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1. Which pulse site is most commonly used during routine adult
vital sign assessment?
A. Apical
B. Brachial
C. Radial
D. Femoral
Rationale: The radial pulse is the standard site for routine pulse
assessment in conscious adults because it is easily accessible and
reliable.
2. The normal adult oral body temperature range is:
A. 34.0–35.5°C
B. 36.5–37.5°C
C. 38.0–39.5°C
D. 39.5–41.0°C
,Rationale: Normal oral temperature is approximately 36.5–37.5°C
(97.7–99.5°F).
3. Before touching a patient, the PCT should first:
A. Apply gloves
B. Wear a gown
C. Perform hand hygiene
D. Put on a mask
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single most effective method of
preventing healthcare-associated infections.
4. Which blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to
the heart?
A. Pulmonary artery
B. Aorta
C. Superior vena cava
D. Pulmonary vein
Rationale: Pulmonary veins return oxygenated blood from the lungs
to the left atrium.
5. Which position is best for a patient experiencing shortness of
breath?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler's
D. Trendelenburg
Rationale: High Fowler's position promotes maximum lung
expansion and easier breathing.
,6. The first action when discovering a patient has fallen is to:
A. Lift the patient immediately
B. Leave to get help
C. Assess the patient for injuries
D. Complete an incident report
Rationale: The patient should first be assessed for responsiveness
and injuries before moving them.
7. A pulse oximeter measures:
A. Blood pressure
B. Blood glucose
C. Respiratory rate
D. Oxygen saturation
Rationale: Pulse oximetry estimates the percentage of haemoglobin
saturated with oxygen.
8. Which isolation precaution requires an N95 respirator?
A. Contact
B. Droplet
C. Standard
D. Airborne
Rationale: Airborne precautions require a fit-tested N95 respirator
for diseases such as tuberculosis.
9. The universal color for evacuated tubes containing EDTA is:
, A. Red
B. Green
C. Lavender
D. Grey
Rationale: Lavender-top tubes contain EDTA and are commonly
used for hematology tests.
10. Which patient identifier should never be used alone?
A. Medical record number
B. Date of birth
C. Full name
D. Room number
Rationale: Room numbers can change and are not considered valid
patient identifiers.
11. A normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 22–30 breaths/min
D. 30–40 breaths/min
Rationale: Normal adult respirations range from 12 to 20 breaths
per minute.
12. The abbreviation "PRN" means:
A. Before meals
B. Every hour
C. As needed
D. At bedtime
Certification Examination Practice 100
Questions with Answers and Rationales
EXAM REVIEWS WITH COMPLETE
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
1. Which pulse site is most commonly used during routine adult
vital sign assessment?
A. Apical
B. Brachial
C. Radial
D. Femoral
Rationale: The radial pulse is the standard site for routine pulse
assessment in conscious adults because it is easily accessible and
reliable.
2. The normal adult oral body temperature range is:
A. 34.0–35.5°C
B. 36.5–37.5°C
C. 38.0–39.5°C
D. 39.5–41.0°C
,Rationale: Normal oral temperature is approximately 36.5–37.5°C
(97.7–99.5°F).
3. Before touching a patient, the PCT should first:
A. Apply gloves
B. Wear a gown
C. Perform hand hygiene
D. Put on a mask
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single most effective method of
preventing healthcare-associated infections.
4. Which blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to
the heart?
A. Pulmonary artery
B. Aorta
C. Superior vena cava
D. Pulmonary vein
Rationale: Pulmonary veins return oxygenated blood from the lungs
to the left atrium.
5. Which position is best for a patient experiencing shortness of
breath?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler's
D. Trendelenburg
Rationale: High Fowler's position promotes maximum lung
expansion and easier breathing.
,6. The first action when discovering a patient has fallen is to:
A. Lift the patient immediately
B. Leave to get help
C. Assess the patient for injuries
D. Complete an incident report
Rationale: The patient should first be assessed for responsiveness
and injuries before moving them.
7. A pulse oximeter measures:
A. Blood pressure
B. Blood glucose
C. Respiratory rate
D. Oxygen saturation
Rationale: Pulse oximetry estimates the percentage of haemoglobin
saturated with oxygen.
8. Which isolation precaution requires an N95 respirator?
A. Contact
B. Droplet
C. Standard
D. Airborne
Rationale: Airborne precautions require a fit-tested N95 respirator
for diseases such as tuberculosis.
9. The universal color for evacuated tubes containing EDTA is:
, A. Red
B. Green
C. Lavender
D. Grey
Rationale: Lavender-top tubes contain EDTA and are commonly
used for hematology tests.
10. Which patient identifier should never be used alone?
A. Medical record number
B. Date of birth
C. Full name
D. Room number
Rationale: Room numbers can change and are not considered valid
patient identifiers.
11. A normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 22–30 breaths/min
D. 30–40 breaths/min
Rationale: Normal adult respirations range from 12 to 20 breaths
per minute.
12. The abbreviation "PRN" means:
A. Before meals
B. Every hour
C. As needed
D. At bedtime
