PCM EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
In which of the following scenarios is protective eyewear most important? - ANS During
times when blood splashes or sprays of other body fluids are likely
Which of the following objects is a potential host site for the survival of pathogens? -
ANS Bar soap, sink rims & faucet handles
During which of the following situations would the wearing of gloves be most appropriate? -
ANS You are cleaning the therapy treatment area at the end of the day in your inpatient
rehab
For which of the following procedures might it be unnecessary to wear gloves? -
ANS Measuring blood pressure or temperature
In applying an alcohol-based hand rub, what is the appropriate step to take after rubbing the
product briskly over all surfaces of the hands? - ANS Continue to rub until the hands are dry
What are the most common modes of transmission of pathogenic microorganisms -
ANS Contact, droplet, airborne
According to standard isolation precautions for airborne transmission, what is the
recommended architecture for a patient's room? - ANS Private isolation room with a closed
door
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, What is the most important activity that caregivers should perform before and after contact
with a patient to control infection? - ANS Hand hygiene
Microorganisms move from place to place by various means in a cyclical manner. What are five
elements in the cycle of infection? - ANS Reservoir, exit, transmission, infection, and
susception
What is the recommended length of time for hand washing with ordinary soap and water? -
ANS 15-30 seconds
The difference between a deep squat lift and a power lift is: - ANS A deep squat lift requires
a full squat and a power lift requires only a partial squat
All of the following are benefits of proper posture EXCEPT: - ANS It increases stress on your
joints
Which of the following is true regarding the 'golfer's lift': - ANS It is used to pick up lighter
objects
At what level is the approximate center of gravity (COG) of a standing person? - ANS The
second sacral segment
Which of the following would increase an individual's base of support (BOS)? - ANS Placing
the feet farther apart in an anterior-posterior stance
Which muscle group is most important for movements and lifts that require extra effort? -
ANS Core stabilizers
What areas of the spine is host to most injuries caused by lifting? - ANS Lumbar
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ANSWERS
In which of the following scenarios is protective eyewear most important? - ANS During
times when blood splashes or sprays of other body fluids are likely
Which of the following objects is a potential host site for the survival of pathogens? -
ANS Bar soap, sink rims & faucet handles
During which of the following situations would the wearing of gloves be most appropriate? -
ANS You are cleaning the therapy treatment area at the end of the day in your inpatient
rehab
For which of the following procedures might it be unnecessary to wear gloves? -
ANS Measuring blood pressure or temperature
In applying an alcohol-based hand rub, what is the appropriate step to take after rubbing the
product briskly over all surfaces of the hands? - ANS Continue to rub until the hands are dry
What are the most common modes of transmission of pathogenic microorganisms -
ANS Contact, droplet, airborne
According to standard isolation precautions for airborne transmission, what is the
recommended architecture for a patient's room? - ANS Private isolation room with a closed
door
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, What is the most important activity that caregivers should perform before and after contact
with a patient to control infection? - ANS Hand hygiene
Microorganisms move from place to place by various means in a cyclical manner. What are five
elements in the cycle of infection? - ANS Reservoir, exit, transmission, infection, and
susception
What is the recommended length of time for hand washing with ordinary soap and water? -
ANS 15-30 seconds
The difference between a deep squat lift and a power lift is: - ANS A deep squat lift requires
a full squat and a power lift requires only a partial squat
All of the following are benefits of proper posture EXCEPT: - ANS It increases stress on your
joints
Which of the following is true regarding the 'golfer's lift': - ANS It is used to pick up lighter
objects
At what level is the approximate center of gravity (COG) of a standing person? - ANS The
second sacral segment
Which of the following would increase an individual's base of support (BOS)? - ANS Placing
the feet farther apart in an anterior-posterior stance
Which muscle group is most important for movements and lifts that require extra effort? -
ANS Core stabilizers
What areas of the spine is host to most injuries caused by lifting? - ANS Lumbar
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