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PCT CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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PCT CERTIFICATION EXAM NEWESTACTUAL EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
A PCT is manually transferring a patient who has a right-
sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. Which of
the following methods should the technician use to
promote proper body mechanics? Correct Answer Grasp
the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand
using the stronger side while lifting with his legs an
keeping back straight
A PCT is changing a patient's bedding and receives a
needle stick. Which of the following actions should the
technician take first? Correct Answer Wash infected area
with antimicrobial soap
A PCT is caring for a patient who is in the acceptance
stage of the grieving process. Which of the following
actions should the technician take? Correct Answer Stay
with the patient and allow them to talk or remain silent
A PCT must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of
the following? Correct Answer clotting
A PCT is caring for a patient who is 8 hr postoperative
following a repair of a fractured femur. Which of the
following vital sign values should the technician report to
,the nurse? Correct Answer Blood Pressure 180/101 mm
Hg
A PCT is caring for a patient who is at risk for pressure
ulcers. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? Correct Answer Reposition every 2 hrs
A PCT has orders to collect blood cultures, CBC, PTT,
and an iron panel. He forgets to draw for the PTT. Which
of the following actions should the technician take?
Correct Answer Keep the specimens collected and draw
for PTT
A provider requests that a PCT collect blood specimen
from a patient for blood cultures, hematology, and
coagulation studies. Which of the following should the
technician fill first when performing the venipuncture?
Correct Answer blood cultures
A PCT is assisting a nurse with the care of a patient who
has recently given birth vaginally. Which of the following
bathing techniques should the technician use? Correct
Answer sitz bath
A PCT should identify that which of the following provides
residents in long-term care facilities with the right to be
free of physical or psychological abuse? Correct Answer
omnibus budget reconciliation act
A PCT is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal
puncture. Upon entering the room, she sees the patient
, pushing away the overbed table with the lunch tray still on
it. Which of the following actions should the technician
take? Correct Answer ask the patient if they've eaten in
the last 2 hrs
How frequently should a PCT disinfect the EKG machine
Correct Answer after every use
A PCT is preparing to place electrodes for an EKG on a
patient who has large breasts. In which of the following
locations should the technician place electrodes V4 and
V5? Correct Answer in the closest position possible to
normal, underneath the breast
A PCT is assisting an nurse to bathe a patient who has a
colostomy. Which of the following cleansing agents should
the technician use to clean the skin around the stoma?
Correct Answer warm water
A PCT is caring for a patient who is receiving an enteral
feeding via an NG tube. In which of the following positions
should the technician place the patient? Correct Answer
Semi Fowler's
A PCT is transporting a blood specimen in aluminum foil.
The technician should identify that the specimen is
wrapped in aluminum foil for which of the following
reasons? Correct Answer protect specimen from light
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