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NCCT PCT EXAM 2026/2027 BANK COMPLETE
CURRENT TESTING QUESTION AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED) GUARANTEED
PASS/TOP-RATED A+.
NCCT PCT
Ace your preparation for the NCCT PCT Exam by mastering
essential topics such as patient care procedures, vital signs,
infection control, medical terminology, and clinical
documentation. This exam evaluates the knowledge and skills
required to provide safe and effective care in healthcare
settings. It is designed for students and professionals pursuing
certification as Patient Care Technicians (PCTs).
Which of the following are outside of a patient care
technician's scope of practice?
Assist with oxygen therapy.
Collect ABG specimens.
Perform catheter care.
Visually inspect stool specimen for abnormalities. ......
ANSWER ....... Collect ABG specimens. ✓✓
Rationale: Patient care technicians are allowed to remove
surgical staples, perform peak flow testing, and test
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specimens for occult blood, but it is not in their scope of
practice to collect ABG specimens. ABG specimens are
typically collected by a phlebotomist and not by a patient
care technician. Most ABG samples can be drawn by a
respiratory technician or specially trained nurse and a
Certified Phlebotomy Technician II. Collection from the
femoral artery, however, is usually performed by a doctor.
Before attempting a radial puncture, an Allen's test should
be performed.
Which of the following conditions is exhibited by paralysis on
one side of the body?
Paraplegia
Hemorrhagia
Hemiplegia
Quadriplegia ...... ANSWER ....... Hemiplegia✓✓
Rationale: The prefix hemi means half and the suffix -plegia
refers to paralysis of something, therefore hemiplegia is the
paralysis of one side of the body. Paraplegia is the paralysis
of the lower extremities, hemorrhagia is a term referring to a
large amount of bleeding, and quadriplegia is the loss of
function of all of the extremities.
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A patient falls unconscious while sitting in the office waiting
room. Which of the following should the patient care
technician do regarding consent to treat?
Obtain a signed consent to treat.
Treat based on implied consent.
Treat based on expressed consent.
Obtain consent from a family member. ...... ANSWER .......
Treat based on implied consent. ✓✓
Rationale: Implied consent happens when the rescuer is
unable to communicate with the victim. This most often
happens because the victim is unconscious.
The abbreviations o.d., o.s., and o.u. are used in reference to
the
ear.
nose.
throat.
eye. ...... ANSWER ....... eye. ✓✓
Rationale: The 'o' in the abbreviations denotes the Latin
word 'oculus', meaning eye. Ear is designated by the Latin
term 'auris'; ear in Greek is 'ot' (oto is the combining form).
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Nose in Latin is 'nasus' and in Greek is 'rhino'. Greek
pharyngo/pharynx = throat o.d. = oculus dexter (right eye),
o.s. = oculus sinister (left eye), o.u. = oculus uterque (both
eyes)
Which of the following indicates a medical facility is
compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Providing interpreting services for a non-English speaking
patient.
Providing employees the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis
B vaccine.
Providing hand rails in at least one restroom stall.
Providing up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to an employee
that has a critically ill child. ...... ANSWER ....... Providing
hand rails in at least one restroom stall. ✓✓
Rationale: By providing access and accessibility for
individuals with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities
Act secures each person's right to an independent life.
Providing a bi-lingual service would be only a courtesy by the
provider for non-English speaking patients. Providing
services for employees is not covered under the ADA. The
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits
discrimination against people with disabilities in several
NCCT PCT EXAM 2026/2027 BANK COMPLETE
CURRENT TESTING QUESTION AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED) GUARANTEED
PASS/TOP-RATED A+.
NCCT PCT
Ace your preparation for the NCCT PCT Exam by mastering
essential topics such as patient care procedures, vital signs,
infection control, medical terminology, and clinical
documentation. This exam evaluates the knowledge and skills
required to provide safe and effective care in healthcare
settings. It is designed for students and professionals pursuing
certification as Patient Care Technicians (PCTs).
Which of the following are outside of a patient care
technician's scope of practice?
Assist with oxygen therapy.
Collect ABG specimens.
Perform catheter care.
Visually inspect stool specimen for abnormalities. ......
ANSWER ....... Collect ABG specimens. ✓✓
Rationale: Patient care technicians are allowed to remove
surgical staples, perform peak flow testing, and test
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specimens for occult blood, but it is not in their scope of
practice to collect ABG specimens. ABG specimens are
typically collected by a phlebotomist and not by a patient
care technician. Most ABG samples can be drawn by a
respiratory technician or specially trained nurse and a
Certified Phlebotomy Technician II. Collection from the
femoral artery, however, is usually performed by a doctor.
Before attempting a radial puncture, an Allen's test should
be performed.
Which of the following conditions is exhibited by paralysis on
one side of the body?
Paraplegia
Hemorrhagia
Hemiplegia
Quadriplegia ...... ANSWER ....... Hemiplegia✓✓
Rationale: The prefix hemi means half and the suffix -plegia
refers to paralysis of something, therefore hemiplegia is the
paralysis of one side of the body. Paraplegia is the paralysis
of the lower extremities, hemorrhagia is a term referring to a
large amount of bleeding, and quadriplegia is the loss of
function of all of the extremities.
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A patient falls unconscious while sitting in the office waiting
room. Which of the following should the patient care
technician do regarding consent to treat?
Obtain a signed consent to treat.
Treat based on implied consent.
Treat based on expressed consent.
Obtain consent from a family member. ...... ANSWER .......
Treat based on implied consent. ✓✓
Rationale: Implied consent happens when the rescuer is
unable to communicate with the victim. This most often
happens because the victim is unconscious.
The abbreviations o.d., o.s., and o.u. are used in reference to
the
ear.
nose.
throat.
eye. ...... ANSWER ....... eye. ✓✓
Rationale: The 'o' in the abbreviations denotes the Latin
word 'oculus', meaning eye. Ear is designated by the Latin
term 'auris'; ear in Greek is 'ot' (oto is the combining form).
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Nose in Latin is 'nasus' and in Greek is 'rhino'. Greek
pharyngo/pharynx = throat o.d. = oculus dexter (right eye),
o.s. = oculus sinister (left eye), o.u. = oculus uterque (both
eyes)
Which of the following indicates a medical facility is
compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Providing interpreting services for a non-English speaking
patient.
Providing employees the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis
B vaccine.
Providing hand rails in at least one restroom stall.
Providing up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to an employee
that has a critically ill child. ...... ANSWER ....... Providing
hand rails in at least one restroom stall. ✓✓
Rationale: By providing access and accessibility for
individuals with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities
Act secures each person's right to an independent life.
Providing a bi-lingual service would be only a courtesy by the
provider for non-English speaking patients. Providing
services for employees is not covered under the ADA. The
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits
discrimination against people with disabilities in several
