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PCT CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM 2025 NEWEST 250
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFID ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
PCT .....ANSWER.....patient care technician
First aid .....ANSWER.....immediate care given to a victim of an
injury or illness to minimize the effects of the injury or illness
symptoms of first aid .....ANSWER.....difficulty breathing,
bleeding that won't stop, changes in mental status, chest pain,
choking, and loss of consciousness
Diabetes type 1 .....ANSWER.....diagnosed during early
childhood or adolescence, insulin-dependent.
Diabetes Type 2 .....ANSWER.....non-insulin dependent, can be
diagnosed at any age
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Common symtoms of diabetes .....ANSWER.....frequent urination,
fruity smelling breath.
What lowers blood sugar? .....ANSWER.....insulin
What makes blood sugar come up? .....ANSWER.....glucose
what to do if someone is not breathing .....ANSWER.....'
Immediately call 911 for emergency help before beginning any
first aid procedures
What is a normal blood sugar? .....ANSWER.....below 100
Aim of first AID .....ANSWER.....P = PRESERVE LIFE
P = PREVENT the condition from worsening
P = PROMOTE RECOVERY
CPR .....ANSWER.....used on people whose breathing or
heartbeat has stopped
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Heimlich maneuver .....ANSWER.....a first-aid procedure for
dislodging an obstruction from a person's windpipe in which a
sudden strong pressure is applied on the abdomen, between the
navel and the rib cage.
Where should soiled linens be placed by patients who are
classified as wound and skin isolation? .....ANSWER.....They should
be placed into linen hampers
As a patient care technician caring for an elderly patient, It
includes: .....ANSWER.....1.Light housekeeping
2.Laundry and ironing
3.changing linens and making bed as needed
4.Taking out garbage
5.Running errands
6.Planning and preparing meals
7.Assisting the patient when bathing and dressing
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8.Assisting the patient with physical activity such as walking or
light exercise
Laundry .....ANSWER.....Gloves and goggles should be worn
when washing soiled linens. Work uniforms should be washed
after wearing to prevent the spread of germs and infections.
Spills .....ANSWER.....Any spills such as bodily fluids, food, or
water should be wiped using household bleach. If broken glass is
present, it must be cleaned up carefully.
Gloves .....ANSWER.....Gloves should be worn at any time where
there may be exposure to body fluids. Gloves should not be
worn more than once. Discard gloves immediately after each use
and wash hands thoroughly.
Elderly patients .....ANSWER.....may live at home, assisted living
facilities or in nursing homes
Hand Washing .....ANSWER.....The most effective way to prevent
the spread of infection. Wash hands throughly before and after
PCT CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM 2025 NEWEST 250
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFID ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
PCT .....ANSWER.....patient care technician
First aid .....ANSWER.....immediate care given to a victim of an
injury or illness to minimize the effects of the injury or illness
symptoms of first aid .....ANSWER.....difficulty breathing,
bleeding that won't stop, changes in mental status, chest pain,
choking, and loss of consciousness
Diabetes type 1 .....ANSWER.....diagnosed during early
childhood or adolescence, insulin-dependent.
Diabetes Type 2 .....ANSWER.....non-insulin dependent, can be
diagnosed at any age
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Common symtoms of diabetes .....ANSWER.....frequent urination,
fruity smelling breath.
What lowers blood sugar? .....ANSWER.....insulin
What makes blood sugar come up? .....ANSWER.....glucose
what to do if someone is not breathing .....ANSWER.....'
Immediately call 911 for emergency help before beginning any
first aid procedures
What is a normal blood sugar? .....ANSWER.....below 100
Aim of first AID .....ANSWER.....P = PRESERVE LIFE
P = PREVENT the condition from worsening
P = PROMOTE RECOVERY
CPR .....ANSWER.....used on people whose breathing or
heartbeat has stopped
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Heimlich maneuver .....ANSWER.....a first-aid procedure for
dislodging an obstruction from a person's windpipe in which a
sudden strong pressure is applied on the abdomen, between the
navel and the rib cage.
Where should soiled linens be placed by patients who are
classified as wound and skin isolation? .....ANSWER.....They should
be placed into linen hampers
As a patient care technician caring for an elderly patient, It
includes: .....ANSWER.....1.Light housekeeping
2.Laundry and ironing
3.changing linens and making bed as needed
4.Taking out garbage
5.Running errands
6.Planning and preparing meals
7.Assisting the patient when bathing and dressing
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8.Assisting the patient with physical activity such as walking or
light exercise
Laundry .....ANSWER.....Gloves and goggles should be worn
when washing soiled linens. Work uniforms should be washed
after wearing to prevent the spread of germs and infections.
Spills .....ANSWER.....Any spills such as bodily fluids, food, or
water should be wiped using household bleach. If broken glass is
present, it must be cleaned up carefully.
Gloves .....ANSWER.....Gloves should be worn at any time where
there may be exposure to body fluids. Gloves should not be
worn more than once. Discard gloves immediately after each use
and wash hands thoroughly.
Elderly patients .....ANSWER.....may live at home, assisted living
facilities or in nursing homes
Hand Washing .....ANSWER.....The most effective way to prevent
the spread of infection. Wash hands throughly before and after
