Patient Care Technician (PCT) Practice Test Questions
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A patient with diabetes has a blood glucose reading of 55 mg/dL. What is the most appropriate
action by the PCT? ✔Correct Answer-Notify the nurse immediately and prepare a carbohydrate
source.
What should you do if a patient has a hairy chest before placing EKG electrodes? ✔Correct
Answer-Shave the hair where the electrodes will be placed.
What might cause artifact on an EKG tracing? ✔Correct Answer-Patient movement.
Incorrect lead placement.
Electrical interference.
What is the first step in performing a venipuncture? ✔Correct Answer-Identify the patient.
You have an 85 year old patient that you suspect is in pain. You know that indications of pain (in
geriatric patients) can include: ✔Correct Answer-Insomnia
Seclusion
Agitation
How many fingers should you be able to slide under wrist restraints? ✔Correct Answer-2
Why is it essential to close the door and the curtain when performing post-mortem care?
✔Correct Answer-Even though the patient is deceased, we need to be respectful and provide privacy.
You have a patient who has incontinence and wears briefs. What is necessary for patients with stress
incontinence? ✔Correct Answer-Frequent toileting breaks throughout the day.
You have a 70 year old patient that is usually pleasant and easy going. Today she has cognitive delays,
is hitting and kicking, and does not know who the staff are. Which condition is the patient likely
experiencing? ✔Correct Answer-Urinary tract infection.
What is the primary purpose of an EKG? ✔Correct Answer-To assess electrical activity of the heart.
Which vein is most commonly used for venipuncture? ✔Correct Answer-Median cubital vein
How long should a tourniquet be left on a patient's arm? ✔Correct Answer-1 minute at most
What is the correct angle for venipuncture needle insertion. ✔Correct Answer-15 to 30 degrees
Why is it important to invert blood collection tubes after drawing blood? ✔Correct Answer-To mix
the blood with the anticoagulant
To prevent clotting
To ensure accurate test results
What is the primary purpose of a tracheostomy? ✔Correct Answer-To maintain an open airway
, Which of the following is an important aspect of tracheostomy care? ✔Correct Answer-Changing
the draining gauze.
Suctioning the tracheostomy tube
Monitoring for signs of infection
How often should tracheostomy ties be changed? ✔Correct Answer-As needed
What is the purpose of humidification in tracheostomy care? ✔Correct Answer-To prevent drying
of the airway.
What should you do if a tracheostomy tube becomes dislodged? ✔Correct Answer-Call for medical
assistance.
What is a common reason for placing a gastric tube? ✔Correct Answer-To administer medications
To provide nutrition
To relieve gastric distention
How should you confirm the placement of a gastric tube before use? ✔Correct Answer-Checking
for stomach contents
Listening for air entry
Using an X-ray
What should you do if a gastric tube becomes clogged? ✔Correct Answer-Flush it with water
What is the appropriate position for a patient during a gastric tube feeding? ✔Correct Answer-
Semi-fowler's
How often should gastric residuals be checked? ✔Correct Answer-Every 4-6 hours
or
Follow the instructions in the care plan
What should a PCT do if a patient with a tracheostomy shows signs of respiratory distress?
✔Correct Answer-Call for immediate medical assistance
What is the first action a PCT should take if a patient begins to bleed excessively during phlebotomy?
✔Correct Answer-Apply direct pressure to the site
What is a critical aspect of caring for a patient with a gastric tube? ✔Correct Answer-Monitoring
for signs of infection
Ensuring the tube is secure
Checking for proper tube placement
When performing phlebotomy, what should you do if the patient feels faint? ✔Correct Answer-
Stop the procedure and call for help
What does the P wave represent in an EKG tracing? ✔Correct Answer-Atrial depolarization (atrial
contraction)
and Terms with All Correct & 100% Verified Answers |
Already Graded A+
A patient with diabetes has a blood glucose reading of 55 mg/dL. What is the most appropriate
action by the PCT? ✔Correct Answer-Notify the nurse immediately and prepare a carbohydrate
source.
What should you do if a patient has a hairy chest before placing EKG electrodes? ✔Correct
Answer-Shave the hair where the electrodes will be placed.
What might cause artifact on an EKG tracing? ✔Correct Answer-Patient movement.
Incorrect lead placement.
Electrical interference.
What is the first step in performing a venipuncture? ✔Correct Answer-Identify the patient.
You have an 85 year old patient that you suspect is in pain. You know that indications of pain (in
geriatric patients) can include: ✔Correct Answer-Insomnia
Seclusion
Agitation
How many fingers should you be able to slide under wrist restraints? ✔Correct Answer-2
Why is it essential to close the door and the curtain when performing post-mortem care?
✔Correct Answer-Even though the patient is deceased, we need to be respectful and provide privacy.
You have a patient who has incontinence and wears briefs. What is necessary for patients with stress
incontinence? ✔Correct Answer-Frequent toileting breaks throughout the day.
You have a 70 year old patient that is usually pleasant and easy going. Today she has cognitive delays,
is hitting and kicking, and does not know who the staff are. Which condition is the patient likely
experiencing? ✔Correct Answer-Urinary tract infection.
What is the primary purpose of an EKG? ✔Correct Answer-To assess electrical activity of the heart.
Which vein is most commonly used for venipuncture? ✔Correct Answer-Median cubital vein
How long should a tourniquet be left on a patient's arm? ✔Correct Answer-1 minute at most
What is the correct angle for venipuncture needle insertion. ✔Correct Answer-15 to 30 degrees
Why is it important to invert blood collection tubes after drawing blood? ✔Correct Answer-To mix
the blood with the anticoagulant
To prevent clotting
To ensure accurate test results
What is the primary purpose of a tracheostomy? ✔Correct Answer-To maintain an open airway
, Which of the following is an important aspect of tracheostomy care? ✔Correct Answer-Changing
the draining gauze.
Suctioning the tracheostomy tube
Monitoring for signs of infection
How often should tracheostomy ties be changed? ✔Correct Answer-As needed
What is the purpose of humidification in tracheostomy care? ✔Correct Answer-To prevent drying
of the airway.
What should you do if a tracheostomy tube becomes dislodged? ✔Correct Answer-Call for medical
assistance.
What is a common reason for placing a gastric tube? ✔Correct Answer-To administer medications
To provide nutrition
To relieve gastric distention
How should you confirm the placement of a gastric tube before use? ✔Correct Answer-Checking
for stomach contents
Listening for air entry
Using an X-ray
What should you do if a gastric tube becomes clogged? ✔Correct Answer-Flush it with water
What is the appropriate position for a patient during a gastric tube feeding? ✔Correct Answer-
Semi-fowler's
How often should gastric residuals be checked? ✔Correct Answer-Every 4-6 hours
or
Follow the instructions in the care plan
What should a PCT do if a patient with a tracheostomy shows signs of respiratory distress?
✔Correct Answer-Call for immediate medical assistance
What is the first action a PCT should take if a patient begins to bleed excessively during phlebotomy?
✔Correct Answer-Apply direct pressure to the site
What is a critical aspect of caring for a patient with a gastric tube? ✔Correct Answer-Monitoring
for signs of infection
Ensuring the tube is secure
Checking for proper tube placement
When performing phlebotomy, what should you do if the patient feels faint? ✔Correct Answer-
Stop the procedure and call for help
What does the P wave represent in an EKG tracing? ✔Correct Answer-Atrial depolarization (atrial
contraction)
