PCT FINAL EXAM questions and answers 2026\2027 A+
Grade
Care for patient with feeding tubes
- correct answer Elevate the head 45 degree while feeding
Monitoring bowel movement
- correct answer You are responsible for notifying the nurse (patient must have a movement every 3
days) amount, color, consistency
When a patient get discharged
- correct answer PCT must obtain vital signs
Restorative care
- correct answer Is care given to patient to help them become as independent as possible, following a
health or medical event
In restorative care
- correct answer Allow patients to do as many ADLs as possible.
Contracture
- correct answer Are abnormal flexion of joints
Bladder exercises
- correct answer Nurses are responsible for educate patiens about these exercises, PCT remind them.
Removing an IV
- correct answer Need a gauze, tape and gloves
, Sterile dressing
- correct answer Are to be removed by nurses or physician, PCT does not remove them without specific
directions
To apply sterile dressing
- correct answer Wash hand 3 times
Drainage saturation
- correct answer Drainage: Amount, color, odor,
Dry: is soaked, securely taped to the skin
Lifting devices
- correct answer Used for heavy patients: Hydrolic ,sling, metal frame
To apply bandages
- correct answer Apply from distal to proximal
Compression boots
- correct answer Promote blood flow in the leg and prevent blood clot formation
Holes in anti-embolism are
- correct answer To asses blood circulation (TED HOSE) prevent fluid build up
Incentive spirometry
- correct answer Is used to improve blood circulation to the lungs, minimize the risk of pneumonia ,
move air into lungs
Edema
- correct answer Excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissue
Apical pulse
- correct answer Is felt in the 5th intercostal space, and the midclavicular line (pulse over 60 b/m)
Grade
Care for patient with feeding tubes
- correct answer Elevate the head 45 degree while feeding
Monitoring bowel movement
- correct answer You are responsible for notifying the nurse (patient must have a movement every 3
days) amount, color, consistency
When a patient get discharged
- correct answer PCT must obtain vital signs
Restorative care
- correct answer Is care given to patient to help them become as independent as possible, following a
health or medical event
In restorative care
- correct answer Allow patients to do as many ADLs as possible.
Contracture
- correct answer Are abnormal flexion of joints
Bladder exercises
- correct answer Nurses are responsible for educate patiens about these exercises, PCT remind them.
Removing an IV
- correct answer Need a gauze, tape and gloves
, Sterile dressing
- correct answer Are to be removed by nurses or physician, PCT does not remove them without specific
directions
To apply sterile dressing
- correct answer Wash hand 3 times
Drainage saturation
- correct answer Drainage: Amount, color, odor,
Dry: is soaked, securely taped to the skin
Lifting devices
- correct answer Used for heavy patients: Hydrolic ,sling, metal frame
To apply bandages
- correct answer Apply from distal to proximal
Compression boots
- correct answer Promote blood flow in the leg and prevent blood clot formation
Holes in anti-embolism are
- correct answer To asses blood circulation (TED HOSE) prevent fluid build up
Incentive spirometry
- correct answer Is used to improve blood circulation to the lungs, minimize the risk of pneumonia ,
move air into lungs
Edema
- correct answer Excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissue
Apical pulse
- correct answer Is felt in the 5th intercostal space, and the midclavicular line (pulse over 60 b/m)
