PCT CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAM
CORRECT 100%
When listening to a patient, what action by the PCT demonstrates disinterest and
coldness? - ANSWERTightly crossing her arms
A PCT fails to re position a patient as ordered, resulting in harm to the patient. This PCT
could be found guilty of - ANSWERMalpractice
While having a blood sample collected, the patient complains of pain and tingling in the
fingers. What is the likely cause? - ANSWERThe tourniquet is too tight or has been on
too long.
Which is the most common physical places in which confidentiality is breached? -
ANSWERElevators
Which of the following tubes should be drawn first? - ANSWERBlood culture tubes
An older adult is admitted to the hospital with numerous bodily bruises, and the PCT
suspects elder abuse. What is the best action? - ANSWERReport the bruises to the
charge nurse.
Maureen, a PCT, frequently looks at her watch while giving a bath to Ms. Jones, a
patient. What message is Maureen most likely conveying to Ms. Jones? - ANSWERShe
is feeling hurried.
A PCT instructs a patient to collect a first morning specimen for which of the following
tests? - ANSWERAll of the above
The PCT is talking to a Spanish-speaking patient. The patient nods, but does not do as
the PCT has asked. Why might the patient behave his way? - ANSWERThe patient
doesn't understand the PCT.
The PCT is speaking to a patient who does not understand English. The PCT raises her
voice in an attempt to be more clear. How might the patient interpret this behavior? -
ANSWERAggression or rudeness.
Which of the following vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testings? -
ANSWERLavender-topped
The PCT aggressively says to the patient, "Why couldn't you have asked me to give you
your bath when I was in here earlier." What feeling is the patient most likely to
demonstrate? - ANSWERHumiliation and worthlessness.
CORRECT 100%
When listening to a patient, what action by the PCT demonstrates disinterest and
coldness? - ANSWERTightly crossing her arms
A PCT fails to re position a patient as ordered, resulting in harm to the patient. This PCT
could be found guilty of - ANSWERMalpractice
While having a blood sample collected, the patient complains of pain and tingling in the
fingers. What is the likely cause? - ANSWERThe tourniquet is too tight or has been on
too long.
Which is the most common physical places in which confidentiality is breached? -
ANSWERElevators
Which of the following tubes should be drawn first? - ANSWERBlood culture tubes
An older adult is admitted to the hospital with numerous bodily bruises, and the PCT
suspects elder abuse. What is the best action? - ANSWERReport the bruises to the
charge nurse.
Maureen, a PCT, frequently looks at her watch while giving a bath to Ms. Jones, a
patient. What message is Maureen most likely conveying to Ms. Jones? - ANSWERShe
is feeling hurried.
A PCT instructs a patient to collect a first morning specimen for which of the following
tests? - ANSWERAll of the above
The PCT is talking to a Spanish-speaking patient. The patient nods, but does not do as
the PCT has asked. Why might the patient behave his way? - ANSWERThe patient
doesn't understand the PCT.
The PCT is speaking to a patient who does not understand English. The PCT raises her
voice in an attempt to be more clear. How might the patient interpret this behavior? -
ANSWERAggression or rudeness.
Which of the following vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testings? -
ANSWERLavender-topped
The PCT aggressively says to the patient, "Why couldn't you have asked me to give you
your bath when I was in here earlier." What feeling is the patient most likely to
demonstrate? - ANSWERHumiliation and worthlessness.
