PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN NATIONAL TEST / STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT
STRATEGIES, REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS.
1. Failure to complete tasks given to the PCT by a super- B. Malpractice
vising nurse or physician is called________________.
A. Insubordination
B. Malpractice
C. Bad professional behavior
D. None of the above
2. Patient Care Technicians have contact with pa- D. On a daily basis
tients______________.
A. When the nurse tells them to
B. Weekly
C. When they have time
D. On a daily basis
3. Patient confidentiality refers to the right of a patient B. Private
to have their personal and medical information to be
kept_________.
A. Private
B. On file
C. Online
D. At their home
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the three major C. Promoting a socialized
goals of the Patients Bill of Rights? healthcare system
A. Point out the importance of a strong relationship
between patients and providers
B. Point out the key role patients play in staying
healthy
C. Promoting a socialized healthcare system
, PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN NATIONAL TEST / STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT
STRATEGIES, REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS.
D. Help patients feel more confident in the U.S. health-
care system
5. When performing CPR, the patient should be ly- B. Flat on a hard surface
ing_____________.
A. With head and shoulders elevated
B. Flat on a hard surface
C. With the head and feet raised slightly
D. None of the above
6. Patients who have difficulty chewing will need what D. Mechanical Soft
type of diet?
A. Clear liquids
B. Low residue
C. Bland
D. Mechanical Soft
7. Patients have the right to A. Healthcare providers
choose____________________as they wish.
A. Healthcare providers
B. Drugs prescribed
C. Treatments received
D. Appointment dates
8. Patients have the right to respectful care by providers B. Discrimination
without_______________________.
A. A long wait
B. Discrimination
C. A high cost
D. Treatment
, PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN NATIONAL TEST / STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT
STRATEGIES, REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS.
9. Patients have the right to ____________________their D. Read
own medical records.
A. Alter
B. Destroy
C. Publish
D. Read
10. True or False: Patients are also responsible for protect- True
ing their own rights
11. If the sink or faucet is accidentally touched during C. Repeat the wash from
hand washing, what should you do? the beginning
A. It's okay to stop washing
B. turn off the faucet with a paper towel
C. Repeat the wash from the beginning
D. Report the incident to your supervisor
12. Which of the following is NOT one of the aims of first C. Finding out the pa-
aid? tient's medical history
A. Preserve life
B. Prevent future or further harm
C. Finding out the patient's medical history
D. Promote recovery
13. All of the following are possible effects of the incorrect B. Brain damage
application of the Heimlich maneuver EXCEPT:
A. Damage of the internal organs
B. Brain damage
C. Damage of ribs
D. Chest damage
STRATEGIES, REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS.
1. Failure to complete tasks given to the PCT by a super- B. Malpractice
vising nurse or physician is called________________.
A. Insubordination
B. Malpractice
C. Bad professional behavior
D. None of the above
2. Patient Care Technicians have contact with pa- D. On a daily basis
tients______________.
A. When the nurse tells them to
B. Weekly
C. When they have time
D. On a daily basis
3. Patient confidentiality refers to the right of a patient B. Private
to have their personal and medical information to be
kept_________.
A. Private
B. On file
C. Online
D. At their home
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the three major C. Promoting a socialized
goals of the Patients Bill of Rights? healthcare system
A. Point out the importance of a strong relationship
between patients and providers
B. Point out the key role patients play in staying
healthy
C. Promoting a socialized healthcare system
, PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN NATIONAL TEST / STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT
STRATEGIES, REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS.
D. Help patients feel more confident in the U.S. health-
care system
5. When performing CPR, the patient should be ly- B. Flat on a hard surface
ing_____________.
A. With head and shoulders elevated
B. Flat on a hard surface
C. With the head and feet raised slightly
D. None of the above
6. Patients who have difficulty chewing will need what D. Mechanical Soft
type of diet?
A. Clear liquids
B. Low residue
C. Bland
D. Mechanical Soft
7. Patients have the right to A. Healthcare providers
choose____________________as they wish.
A. Healthcare providers
B. Drugs prescribed
C. Treatments received
D. Appointment dates
8. Patients have the right to respectful care by providers B. Discrimination
without_______________________.
A. A long wait
B. Discrimination
C. A high cost
D. Treatment
, PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN NATIONAL TEST / STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT
STRATEGIES, REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS.
9. Patients have the right to ____________________their D. Read
own medical records.
A. Alter
B. Destroy
C. Publish
D. Read
10. True or False: Patients are also responsible for protect- True
ing their own rights
11. If the sink or faucet is accidentally touched during C. Repeat the wash from
hand washing, what should you do? the beginning
A. It's okay to stop washing
B. turn off the faucet with a paper towel
C. Repeat the wash from the beginning
D. Report the incident to your supervisor
12. Which of the following is NOT one of the aims of first C. Finding out the pa-
aid? tient's medical history
A. Preserve life
B. Prevent future or further harm
C. Finding out the patient's medical history
D. Promote recovery
13. All of the following are possible effects of the incorrect B. Brain damage
application of the Heimlich maneuver EXCEPT:
A. Damage of the internal organs
B. Brain damage
C. Damage of ribs
D. Chest damage
