PCT Exam
A patient care technician 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-This type of wound healing occurs through secondary intention which
means that any dead tissue decomposes and escapes the wound, then the space that is left fills with
granulation tissue, which is a blend of capillaries and collagen, this wound will leave a significant scar.
A patient care technician 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
A PCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following findings should the tech report to the
nurse first - Answer-Temperature 38.5 C(100.5 F)
A PCT is emptying a patient's bedside commode and accidentally splashes urine in his eye. Which of the
following actions should the tech. take? - Answer-Flush his eyes with water for 10 min
A PCT is monitoring a pt. who has severe hypertension. Which of the following findings related to the pt.
condition should the tech report to the nurse immediately? - Answer-The pt. lower limbs show pitting
edema
A PCT is reinforcing teaching about using an incentive spirometer with a pt. which of the following
instructions should the tech include? - Answer-The goal is to get the ball to rise in the chamber of the
incentive spirometer.
A patient care technician 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-This type of wound healing occurs through secondary intention which
means that any dead tissue decomposes and escapes the wound, then the space that is left fills with
granulation tissue, which is a blend of capillaries and collagen, this wound will leave a significant scar.
A patient care technician 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
A PCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following findings should the tech report to the
nurse first - Answer-Temperature 38.5 C(100.5 F)
A PCT is emptying a patient's bedside commode and accidentally splashes urine in his eye. Which of the
following actions should the tech. take? - Answer-Flush his eyes with water for 10 min
A PCT is monitoring a pt. who has severe hypertension. Which of the following findings related to the pt.
condition should the tech report to the nurse immediately? - Answer-The pt. lower limbs show pitting
edema
A PCT is reinforcing teaching about using an incentive spirometer with a pt. which of the following
instructions should the tech include? - Answer-The goal is to get the ball to rise in the chamber of the
incentive spirometer.
