Patient Care Technician (PCT) Practice Test #1 EXAM
LATEST 2026-2027 120 QUESTIONS AND 100% Verified
ANSWERS
A: perform hand hygiene
B: remove the seal
***C: place item in center of work surface
D: grasp outer surface of outermost - answer>>A PCT is preparing to open a sterile package. Which of
the following actions should the technician take first?
A: check record for accuracy
B: obtain any missing signatures on consent forms
C: stay w/ record until provider arrives
***D: ensure no identifiable patient info is visible - answer>>A PCT is asked to leave a patient's medical
record in a designated area for the provider to view. Which of the following actions should the
technician take to adhere to HIPPA regulations?
A: lower bed side rails
B: raise bed to technician working height
C: ensure splint remains moist
***D: place call light within patients reach - answer>>A PCT is caring for a patient following the
application of an imobility splint. Which of the following actions should the technician make to ensure
the patient's safety?
A: lead V2
B: lead V4
***C: lead 3
D: lead V5 - answer>>A PCT is preparing to assist in performing an EKG for a toddler. Which of the
following leads can be placed in mirror image to typical placement to prevent crowding of electrodes?
,***A: facing the patient
B: behind wheelchair
C: on patients weak side
D: w/ one leg between patients legs - answer>>A PCT is transferring a patient from a bed to a
wheelchair. In which of the following positions should the PCT stand during the transfer?
A: emptying an indwelling urinary drainage bag
***B: inserting an intermittent urinary catheter
C: applying a condom catheter
D: removing an indwelling urinary catheter - answer>>A PCT should identify that which of the following
tasks requires the use of sterile gloves?
***A: hold boxes close to body
B: maintain narrow base
C: bend at waist to pick up boxes
D: twist torso when turning to pick up boxes - answer>>A PCT is lifting boxes form a cart into a patients
room. Which of the following actions should the technician take to ensure proper body mechanics?
***A: NPO
B: U
C: IU
D: MgSO4 - answer>>A PCT is documenting in a patients EHR. The tech should identify that which of
the following abbreviations is on the TJC approved lists of abbreviations?
A: PEG tubes are easier to dislodge than NG
B: patients who are disoriented are less likely to dislodge this tube
***C: patients who have PEG tubes have increased risk of aspirating
D: if patient requires enteral nutrition for more than two weeks, use a NG tube - answer>>A PCT is
teaching a newly hired technician about percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. Which of
the following statements should the technician take?
, A: seek medical attention
B: file a workers compensation claim
***C: review SDS
D: submit report to OSHA - answer>>A PCT tears their gloves while cleaning a soiled mattress and gets
some cleaning solution on their hands. After cleaning their hands, which of the following actions
should the tech take next?
A: to ensure all health care workers receive necessary immunizations
B: to protect staff and patients from airborne illnesses
C: to guarantee patients understand infection control guidelines before signing informed consent
***D: to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens when providing care - answer>>Which of the
following is purpose of using standard precautions in a health care setting?
***A: ask for instructions before attempting task
B: ask another tech how to perform task
C: refuse to perform task
D: perform task as requested - answer>>A nurse asks a PCT to empty a patients ostomy bag. The tech
is unfamiliar w/ this task. Which of the following actions should the tech take?
A: move patients bed away from wall
***B: clean patients skin under electrodes w alcohol
C: ask patient to take slow deep breaths
D: instruct patient to place hands under their butt - answer>>A PCT obtains an EKG and notes the
presence of a wandering baseline. which of the following actions should the tech take?
A: treat respiratory arrest
***B: treat respiratory complications
C: prevent wound dehiscence
LATEST 2026-2027 120 QUESTIONS AND 100% Verified
ANSWERS
A: perform hand hygiene
B: remove the seal
***C: place item in center of work surface
D: grasp outer surface of outermost - answer>>A PCT is preparing to open a sterile package. Which of
the following actions should the technician take first?
A: check record for accuracy
B: obtain any missing signatures on consent forms
C: stay w/ record until provider arrives
***D: ensure no identifiable patient info is visible - answer>>A PCT is asked to leave a patient's medical
record in a designated area for the provider to view. Which of the following actions should the
technician take to adhere to HIPPA regulations?
A: lower bed side rails
B: raise bed to technician working height
C: ensure splint remains moist
***D: place call light within patients reach - answer>>A PCT is caring for a patient following the
application of an imobility splint. Which of the following actions should the technician make to ensure
the patient's safety?
A: lead V2
B: lead V4
***C: lead 3
D: lead V5 - answer>>A PCT is preparing to assist in performing an EKG for a toddler. Which of the
following leads can be placed in mirror image to typical placement to prevent crowding of electrodes?
,***A: facing the patient
B: behind wheelchair
C: on patients weak side
D: w/ one leg between patients legs - answer>>A PCT is transferring a patient from a bed to a
wheelchair. In which of the following positions should the PCT stand during the transfer?
A: emptying an indwelling urinary drainage bag
***B: inserting an intermittent urinary catheter
C: applying a condom catheter
D: removing an indwelling urinary catheter - answer>>A PCT should identify that which of the following
tasks requires the use of sterile gloves?
***A: hold boxes close to body
B: maintain narrow base
C: bend at waist to pick up boxes
D: twist torso when turning to pick up boxes - answer>>A PCT is lifting boxes form a cart into a patients
room. Which of the following actions should the technician take to ensure proper body mechanics?
***A: NPO
B: U
C: IU
D: MgSO4 - answer>>A PCT is documenting in a patients EHR. The tech should identify that which of
the following abbreviations is on the TJC approved lists of abbreviations?
A: PEG tubes are easier to dislodge than NG
B: patients who are disoriented are less likely to dislodge this tube
***C: patients who have PEG tubes have increased risk of aspirating
D: if patient requires enteral nutrition for more than two weeks, use a NG tube - answer>>A PCT is
teaching a newly hired technician about percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. Which of
the following statements should the technician take?
, A: seek medical attention
B: file a workers compensation claim
***C: review SDS
D: submit report to OSHA - answer>>A PCT tears their gloves while cleaning a soiled mattress and gets
some cleaning solution on their hands. After cleaning their hands, which of the following actions
should the tech take next?
A: to ensure all health care workers receive necessary immunizations
B: to protect staff and patients from airborne illnesses
C: to guarantee patients understand infection control guidelines before signing informed consent
***D: to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens when providing care - answer>>Which of the
following is purpose of using standard precautions in a health care setting?
***A: ask for instructions before attempting task
B: ask another tech how to perform task
C: refuse to perform task
D: perform task as requested - answer>>A nurse asks a PCT to empty a patients ostomy bag. The tech
is unfamiliar w/ this task. Which of the following actions should the tech take?
A: move patients bed away from wall
***B: clean patients skin under electrodes w alcohol
C: ask patient to take slow deep breaths
D: instruct patient to place hands under their butt - answer>>A PCT obtains an EKG and notes the
presence of a wandering baseline. which of the following actions should the tech take?
A: treat respiratory arrest
***B: treat respiratory complications
C: prevent wound dehiscence
