Pa ent Care Technician Na onal Test Ques ons and
answers | Updated RATED A+ 2026
Failure to complete tasks given to the PCT by a supervising nurse or physician is
called________________.
A. Insubordina on
B. Malprac ce
C. Bad professional behavior
D. None of the above
B. Malprac ce
Pa ent Care Technicians have contact with pa ents______________.
A. When the nurse tells them to
B. Weekly
C. When they have me
D. On a daily basis
D. On a daily basis
Pa ent confiden ality refers to the right of a pa ent to have their personal and medical
informa on to be kept_________.
A. Private
B. On file
C. Online
D. At their home
B. Private
Which of the following is NOT one of the three major goals of the Pa ents Bill of Rights?
A. Point out the importance of a strong rela onship between pa ents and providers
B. Point out the key role pa ents play in staying healthy
C. Promo ng a socialized healthcare system
D. Help pa ents feel more confident in the U.S. healthcare system
C. Promo ng a socialized healthcare system
When performing CPR, the pa ent should be lying_____________.
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
B. Flat on a hard surface
Pa ents who have difficulty chewing will need what type of diet?
A. Clear liquids
B. Low residue
C. Bland
D. Mechanical So3
D. Mechanical So3
Pa ents have the right to choose____________________as they wish.
A. Healthcare providers
B. Drugs prescribed
C. Treatments received
D. Appointment dates
A. Healthcare providers
Pa ents have the right to respec4ul care by providers without_______________________.
A. A long wait
B. Discrimina on
C. A high cost
D. Treatment
B. Discrimina on
Pa ents have the right to ____________________their own medical records.
A. Alter
B. Destroy
C. Publish
D. Read
D. Read
True or False: Pa ents are also responsible for protec ng their own rights
True
If the sink or faucet is accidentally touched during hand washing, what should you do?
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
C. Repeat the wash from the beginning
Which of the following is NOT one of the aims of first aid?
A. Preserve life
B. Prevent future or further harm
C. Finding out the pa ent's medical history
D. Promote recovery
C. Finding out the pa ent's medical history
All of the following are possible effects of the incorrect applica on of the Heimlich maneuver
EXCEPT:
A. Damage of the internal organs
B. Brain damage
C. Damage of ribs
D. Chest damage
B. Brain damage
If you no ce a person not breathing, what is the first thing you should do?
A. Lie the person down
B. Call 911
C. Begin performing the Heimlich maneuver
D. Call your supervisor
B. Call 911
Which of the following is a reason that normal vital signs can change?
A. Exercise
B. Health condi ons
C. Sex
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The sphygmomanometer is used to measure what?
A. Temperature
B. Respiratory rate
C. Blood pressure
D. Pulse
answers | Updated RATED A+ 2026
Failure to complete tasks given to the PCT by a supervising nurse or physician is
called________________.
A. Insubordina on
B. Malprac ce
C. Bad professional behavior
D. None of the above
B. Malprac ce
Pa ent Care Technicians have contact with pa ents______________.
A. When the nurse tells them to
B. Weekly
C. When they have me
D. On a daily basis
D. On a daily basis
Pa ent confiden ality refers to the right of a pa ent to have their personal and medical
informa on to be kept_________.
A. Private
B. On file
C. Online
D. At their home
B. Private
Which of the following is NOT one of the three major goals of the Pa ents Bill of Rights?
A. Point out the importance of a strong rela onship between pa ents and providers
B. Point out the key role pa ents play in staying healthy
C. Promo ng a socialized healthcare system
D. Help pa ents feel more confident in the U.S. healthcare system
C. Promo ng a socialized healthcare system
When performing CPR, the pa ent should be lying_____________.
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
B. Flat on a hard surface
Pa ents who have difficulty chewing will need what type of diet?
A. Clear liquids
B. Low residue
C. Bland
D. Mechanical So3
D. Mechanical So3
Pa ents have the right to choose____________________as they wish.
A. Healthcare providers
B. Drugs prescribed
C. Treatments received
D. Appointment dates
A. Healthcare providers
Pa ents have the right to respec4ul care by providers without_______________________.
A. A long wait
B. Discrimina on
C. A high cost
D. Treatment
B. Discrimina on
Pa ents have the right to ____________________their own medical records.
A. Alter
B. Destroy
C. Publish
D. Read
D. Read
True or False: Pa ents are also responsible for protec ng their own rights
True
If the sink or faucet is accidentally touched during hand washing, what should you do?
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
C. Repeat the wash from the beginning
Which of the following is NOT one of the aims of first aid?
A. Preserve life
B. Prevent future or further harm
C. Finding out the pa ent's medical history
D. Promote recovery
C. Finding out the pa ent's medical history
All of the following are possible effects of the incorrect applica on of the Heimlich maneuver
EXCEPT:
A. Damage of the internal organs
B. Brain damage
C. Damage of ribs
D. Chest damage
B. Brain damage
If you no ce a person not breathing, what is the first thing you should do?
A. Lie the person down
B. Call 911
C. Begin performing the Heimlich maneuver
D. Call your supervisor
B. Call 911
Which of the following is a reason that normal vital signs can change?
A. Exercise
B. Health condi ons
C. Sex
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The sphygmomanometer is used to measure what?
A. Temperature
B. Respiratory rate
C. Blood pressure
D. Pulse
