PCT Exam
A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has a large wound on the upper thigh that is
draining purulent fluid. The technician should identify that this wound will most likely heal by
which of the following processes? - ANSWERSThis type of wound healing occurs through
secondary intention which means that any dead tissue decomposes and escapes the wound,
then the space that is left fills with granulation tissue, which is a blend of capillaries and
collagen, this wound will leave a significant scar.
A patient care technician is assisting a patient who is recovering from abdominal surgery with
deep-breathing and coughing exercises. Which of the following findings should the technician
expect to observe in the patient. - ANSWERSCleared airway blockage of fluid and mucus
A PCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following findings should the tech report
to the nurse first - ANSWERSTemperature 38.5 C(100.5 F)
A PCT is emptying a patient's bedside commode and accidentally splashes urine in his eye.
Which of the following actions should the tech. take? - ANSWERSFlush his eyes with water for
10 min
A PCT is monitoring a pt. who has severe hypertension. Which of the following findings related
to the pt. condition should the tech report to the nurse immediately? - ANSWERSThe pt. lower
limbs show pitting edema
A PCT is reinforcing teaching about using an incentive spirometer with a pt. which of the
following instructions should the tech include? - ANSWERSThe goal is to get the ball to rise in
the chamber of the incentive spirometer.
A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has a large wound on the upper thigh that is
draining purulent fluid. The technician should identify that this wound will most likely heal by
which of the following processes? - ANSWERSThis type of wound healing occurs through
secondary intention which means that any dead tissue decomposes and escapes the wound,
then the space that is left fills with granulation tissue, which is a blend of capillaries and
collagen, this wound will leave a significant scar.
A patient care technician is assisting a patient who is recovering from abdominal surgery with
deep-breathing and coughing exercises. Which of the following findings should the technician
expect to observe in the patient. - ANSWERSCleared airway blockage of fluid and mucus
A PCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following findings should the tech report
to the nurse first - ANSWERSTemperature 38.5 C(100.5 F)
A PCT is emptying a patient's bedside commode and accidentally splashes urine in his eye.
Which of the following actions should the tech. take? - ANSWERSFlush his eyes with water for
10 min
A PCT is monitoring a pt. who has severe hypertension. Which of the following findings related
to the pt. condition should the tech report to the nurse immediately? - ANSWERSThe pt. lower
limbs show pitting edema
A PCT is reinforcing teaching about using an incentive spirometer with a pt. which of the
following instructions should the tech include? - ANSWERSThe goal is to get the ball to rise in
the chamber of the incentive spirometer.
