PCT Certification Practice Exam
Questions & Answers
When listening to a patient, what action by the PCT demonstrates disinterest and coldness? -
ANSWERSTightly 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 - ANSWERSMalpractice
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? - ANSWERSShe is feeling hurried.
A PCT instructs a patient to collect a first morning specimen for which of the following tests? -
ANSWERSAll 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? - ANSWERSThe 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? -
ANSWERSAggression or rudeness.
Which of the following vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testings? -
ANSWERSLavender-topped
While having a blood sample collected, the patient complains of pain and tingling in the fingers.
What is the likely cause? - ANSWERSThe tourniquet is too tight or has been on too long.
Questions & Answers
When listening to a patient, what action by the PCT demonstrates disinterest and coldness? -
ANSWERSTightly 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 - ANSWERSMalpractice
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? - ANSWERSShe is feeling hurried.
A PCT instructs a patient to collect a first morning specimen for which of the following tests? -
ANSWERSAll 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? - ANSWERSThe 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? -
ANSWERSAggression or rudeness.
Which of the following vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testings? -
ANSWERSLavender-topped
While having a blood sample collected, the patient complains of pain and tingling in the fingers.
What is the likely cause? - ANSWERSThe tourniquet is too tight or has been on too long.
