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PCT EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY
GRADED A+
1. A patient reports chest pain. What is the PCT’s priority
action?
a) Give the patient water
b) Apply a cold compress
c) Report to the nurse immediately
d) Elevate the patient’s legs
CorrectCorrect c) Report to the nurse immediately
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a cardiac event such as MI.
PCTs cannot diagnose or treat; immediate notification of the
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nurse or provider is required for rapid assessment and
intervention.
2. While ambulating a post-op patient, they become dizzy
and pale. What should the PCT do first?
a) Lower the patient to the floor
b) Run to get help
c) Give the patient orange juice
d) Check blood pressure
CorrectCorrect a) Lower the patient to the floor
Rationale: Dizziness and pallor indicate possible hypotension or
vasovagal response. The priority is to prevent fall-related injury
by gently lowering the patient to the floor, then calling for help.
3. A patient is on strict intake and output (I&O). Which of the
following should NOT be recorded as output?
a) Vomitus
b) Liquid stool
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c) Perspiration
d) Urine from a catheter
CorrectCorrect c) Perspiration
Rationale: Routine I&O records measurable outputs: urine,
emesis, liquid stool, drainage. Insensible losses (perspiration,
respiration) are not measured or documented in standard I&O.
4. A PCT is assisting a patient with a bedpan. The patient says,
“I feel like I’m going to fall.” What should the PCT do?
a) Leave to get a gait belt
b) Place the bed in lowest position and raise side rails
c) Ask the patient to hurry
d) Have the patient use a urinal instead
CorrectCorrect b) Place the bed in lowest position and raise
side rails
Rationale: Immediate safety measures include lowering the bed
to reduce fall distance and raising side rails for support. Leaving
the patient alone increases fall risk.
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5. Which action demonstrates proper body mechanics when
lifting a box from the floor?
a) Keep knees locked
b) Bend at the waist
c) Keep back straight and lift with legs
d) Twist while lifting
CorrectCorrect c) Keep back straight and lift with legs
Rationale: Proper body mechanics require a straight back, bent
knees, and lifting with strong leg muscles to protect the lumbar
spine from injury.
6. A patient has an indwelling urinary catheter. The drainage
bag should be kept:
a) On the patient’s lap
b) Above the level of the bladder
c) Below the level of the bladder
d) On the floor for stability
PCT EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY
GRADED A+
1. A patient reports chest pain. What is the PCT’s priority
action?
a) Give the patient water
b) Apply a cold compress
c) Report to the nurse immediately
d) Elevate the patient’s legs
CorrectCorrect c) Report to the nurse immediately
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a cardiac event such as MI.
PCTs cannot diagnose or treat; immediate notification of the
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nurse or provider is required for rapid assessment and
intervention.
2. While ambulating a post-op patient, they become dizzy
and pale. What should the PCT do first?
a) Lower the patient to the floor
b) Run to get help
c) Give the patient orange juice
d) Check blood pressure
CorrectCorrect a) Lower the patient to the floor
Rationale: Dizziness and pallor indicate possible hypotension or
vasovagal response. The priority is to prevent fall-related injury
by gently lowering the patient to the floor, then calling for help.
3. A patient is on strict intake and output (I&O). Which of the
following should NOT be recorded as output?
a) Vomitus
b) Liquid stool
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c) Perspiration
d) Urine from a catheter
CorrectCorrect c) Perspiration
Rationale: Routine I&O records measurable outputs: urine,
emesis, liquid stool, drainage. Insensible losses (perspiration,
respiration) are not measured or documented in standard I&O.
4. A PCT is assisting a patient with a bedpan. The patient says,
“I feel like I’m going to fall.” What should the PCT do?
a) Leave to get a gait belt
b) Place the bed in lowest position and raise side rails
c) Ask the patient to hurry
d) Have the patient use a urinal instead
CorrectCorrect b) Place the bed in lowest position and raise
side rails
Rationale: Immediate safety measures include lowering the bed
to reduce fall distance and raising side rails for support. Leaving
the patient alone increases fall risk.
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5. Which action demonstrates proper body mechanics when
lifting a box from the floor?
a) Keep knees locked
b) Bend at the waist
c) Keep back straight and lift with legs
d) Twist while lifting
CorrectCorrect c) Keep back straight and lift with legs
Rationale: Proper body mechanics require a straight back, bent
knees, and lifting with strong leg muscles to protect the lumbar
spine from injury.
6. A patient has an indwelling urinary catheter. The drainage
bag should be kept:
a) On the patient’s lap
b) Above the level of the bladder
c) Below the level of the bladder
d) On the floor for stability
