CPCT PRACTICE EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
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A patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the
bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper
body mechanics? - ANSWER Grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using the
stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping the back straight.
A patient care technician is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following findings should
the technician report to the nurse first? - ANSWER Temperature 38.5°C, 100.5°F
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 shoulder and ask, are
you OK?
A patient care technician is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress. The technician notes,
a skull and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant. Which of the following hazards does
this symbol indicate? - ANSWER Acute toxicity
A patient care technician 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 a stretcher? -
ANSWER Raise the patient's bed to the same level as the stretcher.
A patient care technician should identify that a healthcare facilities and infection control program is
required by which of the following institutions? - ANSWER The Joint commission or TJC
A patient care technician is preparing to label a patient specimen tube following a blood collection.
Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER Face the patient while labeling
the specimen tube.
A patient care technician is applying anti-embolism stockings to a patient. The technician should
identify that the provider has prescribed anti-embolism stockings for which of the following reasons?
- ANSWER To reduce the risk for deep vein thrombosis
, Which of the following terms refers to complete destruction of all forms of microorganisms when
providing patient care? - ANSWER Sterilization
Which of the following actions should a patient care technician take to verify the quality of
venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? - ANSWER Inspect the integrity of the needles
seal
A patient care technician is to collect a two hour 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 he has eaten
within the past two hours
A patient care technician 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
If patient care technician is performing passive range of motion exercises for a patient. Which of the
following motions should the technician perform on the patient's elbow? - ANSWER Flexion
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 dressings should the
technician expect the nurse to use? - ANSWER Occlusive
A patient care technician must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent, which of the following? -
ANSWER Clotting
A patient care technician should identify that patient's benefit from the use of electronic health
record systems in which of the following ways? - ANSWER Patient receives improved coordination of
care
Which of the following action should a patient care technician take to help prevent healthcare
associated infections? - ANSWER Use standard precautions when caring for patients who have
surgical incisions
A patient care technician is documenting in the patient's electronic health record. Which of the
following abbreviations should the technician avoid using? - ANSWER U
COMPLETE WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
A patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the
bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper
body mechanics? - ANSWER Grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using the
stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping the back straight.
A patient care technician is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following findings should
the technician report to the nurse first? - ANSWER Temperature 38.5°C, 100.5°F
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 shoulder and ask, are
you OK?
A patient care technician is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress. The technician notes,
a skull and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant. Which of the following hazards does
this symbol indicate? - ANSWER Acute toxicity
A patient care technician 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 a stretcher? -
ANSWER Raise the patient's bed to the same level as the stretcher.
A patient care technician should identify that a healthcare facilities and infection control program is
required by which of the following institutions? - ANSWER The Joint commission or TJC
A patient care technician is preparing to label a patient specimen tube following a blood collection.
Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER Face the patient while labeling
the specimen tube.
A patient care technician is applying anti-embolism stockings to a patient. The technician should
identify that the provider has prescribed anti-embolism stockings for which of the following reasons?
- ANSWER To reduce the risk for deep vein thrombosis
, Which of the following terms refers to complete destruction of all forms of microorganisms when
providing patient care? - ANSWER Sterilization
Which of the following actions should a patient care technician take to verify the quality of
venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? - ANSWER Inspect the integrity of the needles
seal
A patient care technician is to collect a two hour 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 he has eaten
within the past two hours
A patient care technician 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
If patient care technician is performing passive range of motion exercises for a patient. Which of the
following motions should the technician perform on the patient's elbow? - ANSWER Flexion
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 dressings should the
technician expect the nurse to use? - ANSWER Occlusive
A patient care technician must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent, which of the following? -
ANSWER Clotting
A patient care technician should identify that patient's benefit from the use of electronic health
record systems in which of the following ways? - ANSWER Patient receives improved coordination of
care
Which of the following action should a patient care technician take to help prevent healthcare
associated infections? - ANSWER Use standard precautions when caring for patients who have
surgical incisions
A patient care technician is documenting in the patient's electronic health record. Which of the
following abbreviations should the technician avoid using? - ANSWER U
