PCT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
After completing patient care while wearing gloves, which of the following is the proper
action to remove gloves? - ANSWERGrasp outside of one cuff with other gloved hand.
While caring for a patient with restraints, which of the following actions should be taken
by the patient care technician? - ANSWERPad the area of the restraint to avoid irritation
In which of the following situations should sterile technique by used? -
ANSWERInserting a urinary catheter
Which law provides residents of long term care facilities the right to be free from abuse?
- ANSWEROBRA
Which of the following is the most appropriate device to transfer a patient from a
wheelchair to the bed? - ANSWERGait Belt
While performing hourly rounding for prevention of falls, which of the following questions
should the patient care technician routinely ask each patient? - ANSWERDo you need
to use the bathroom?
Which of the five rights of delegation is being considered if after being asked to
complete a patient care task, the patient care technician considers whether the nurse
will be able to answer questions? - ANSWERThe right supervision
Which of the following actions should the patient care technician take immediately after
removing a solid dressing? - ANSWERDon new gloves
Scope of practice for the patient for the patient care technician includes which of the
following tasks? - ANSWERPerform an EKG as delegated by the nurse
While providing stoma care, which action is appropriate for cleaning the area around the
stoma? - ANSWERUse toilet paper
Coordination of care is benefited by which of the following tasks? - ANSWERUsing an
electronic health record
Which of the following is the best approach for the patient care technician to take to
assist a patient with bowel elimination and promote relaxation? - ANSWERPlay soft
music
When applying anti-embolism stockings, which of the following actions should the
patient care technician take? - ANSWERSlide the stocking over the foot and heel
, After removing the patient, the PCT is using a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire in
the patient's room. Which of the following demonstrates a correct action? -
ANSWERPull the pin out of the extinguisher
The patients' Bill of Rights provides which rights for the patient? - ANSWERThe right to
refuse treatment, The right to personal safety, The right to receive information about
their condition
Which of the following is an appropriate response by the patient care technician if one
patient asks about another patient? - ANSWERYou can ask that patient your question
When replacing a patients' dentures, which of the following is a correct procedure? -
ANSWERInsert the upper denture before the lower denture
Which of the following positions is used when patient transfer is performed with a lift? -
ANSWERFowler's
Which of the following PPE should be removed first if wearing gown, gloves, and mask?
- ANSWERGloves
When ambulating with a walker, which of the following is an appropriate statement? -
ANSWERAdvance the walker 10-18 inches in front of the legs
Which of the following actions can potentially prevent a sentinel event? -
ANSWEREnsuring application of safety reminder devices
After changing a patient's linens, where should blood-soiled linens be placed by the
PCT? - ANSWERBiohazard waste container
When first caring for a patient, which is an appropriate request for proper identification?
- ANSWERI am going to verify your name on your ID band
Which link in the chain of infection is being broken by wearing gloves when caring for a
patient? - ANSWERMode of transmission
Which describes medical asepsis? - ANSWERHand-washing, Destruction of organisms
after they enter the body, using bleach to clean a shower
Which of the following patient requires sequential compression devices applied? -
ANSWERA Postoperative patient
Which of the following should the patient care technician report to the nurse first when
caring for several patients? - ANSWERTemperature of 100.8 F
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
After completing patient care while wearing gloves, which of the following is the proper
action to remove gloves? - ANSWERGrasp outside of one cuff with other gloved hand.
While caring for a patient with restraints, which of the following actions should be taken
by the patient care technician? - ANSWERPad the area of the restraint to avoid irritation
In which of the following situations should sterile technique by used? -
ANSWERInserting a urinary catheter
Which law provides residents of long term care facilities the right to be free from abuse?
- ANSWEROBRA
Which of the following is the most appropriate device to transfer a patient from a
wheelchair to the bed? - ANSWERGait Belt
While performing hourly rounding for prevention of falls, which of the following questions
should the patient care technician routinely ask each patient? - ANSWERDo you need
to use the bathroom?
Which of the five rights of delegation is being considered if after being asked to
complete a patient care task, the patient care technician considers whether the nurse
will be able to answer questions? - ANSWERThe right supervision
Which of the following actions should the patient care technician take immediately after
removing a solid dressing? - ANSWERDon new gloves
Scope of practice for the patient for the patient care technician includes which of the
following tasks? - ANSWERPerform an EKG as delegated by the nurse
While providing stoma care, which action is appropriate for cleaning the area around the
stoma? - ANSWERUse toilet paper
Coordination of care is benefited by which of the following tasks? - ANSWERUsing an
electronic health record
Which of the following is the best approach for the patient care technician to take to
assist a patient with bowel elimination and promote relaxation? - ANSWERPlay soft
music
When applying anti-embolism stockings, which of the following actions should the
patient care technician take? - ANSWERSlide the stocking over the foot and heel
, After removing the patient, the PCT is using a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire in
the patient's room. Which of the following demonstrates a correct action? -
ANSWERPull the pin out of the extinguisher
The patients' Bill of Rights provides which rights for the patient? - ANSWERThe right to
refuse treatment, The right to personal safety, The right to receive information about
their condition
Which of the following is an appropriate response by the patient care technician if one
patient asks about another patient? - ANSWERYou can ask that patient your question
When replacing a patients' dentures, which of the following is a correct procedure? -
ANSWERInsert the upper denture before the lower denture
Which of the following positions is used when patient transfer is performed with a lift? -
ANSWERFowler's
Which of the following PPE should be removed first if wearing gown, gloves, and mask?
- ANSWERGloves
When ambulating with a walker, which of the following is an appropriate statement? -
ANSWERAdvance the walker 10-18 inches in front of the legs
Which of the following actions can potentially prevent a sentinel event? -
ANSWEREnsuring application of safety reminder devices
After changing a patient's linens, where should blood-soiled linens be placed by the
PCT? - ANSWERBiohazard waste container
When first caring for a patient, which is an appropriate request for proper identification?
- ANSWERI am going to verify your name on your ID band
Which link in the chain of infection is being broken by wearing gloves when caring for a
patient? - ANSWERMode of transmission
Which describes medical asepsis? - ANSWERHand-washing, Destruction of organisms
after they enter the body, using bleach to clean a shower
Which of the following patient requires sequential compression devices applied? -
ANSWERA Postoperative patient
Which of the following should the patient care technician report to the nurse first when
caring for several patients? - ANSWERTemperature of 100.8 F
