PCC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ Right Direction. Answer: Communicate-clear, concise, correct, complete
Set parameters such as time, pt condition, deadline
▶ Right Supervision. Answer: Supervision decisions-direct means I am
present, indirect means I am near. Unsupervised is like RN to RN
▶ Delegation Errors. Answer: Underdelegating
Overdelegating
Improper delegating
▶ Underdelegation. Answer: lack of trust
false assumption that people may see you as unable
Idea that you can do it better or faster
Lack of experience with delegating
▶ Overdelegating. Answer: Poor time management
Insecurity in ability to perform task
▶ Improper Delegation. Answer: Delegating at wrong time to wrong person
for wrong reason
delegating tasks beyond capability of person
Delegating without adequate information
▶ Nurses CANNOT delegate. Answer: Evaluation of patient care
The nursing process
Intervening to protect pts of staff
Education plan for pt
▶ Elements to a Successful Career. Answer: Taking Ownership
Taking Risks
Seeking to Learn
Choosing to Engage
Setting a Goal and making a plan
, Striving to align
▶ Career Development. Answer: A career is not a job. Jobs build a career.
▶ Cover Letter. Answer: More important than your resume
Where you really sell yourself
Shouldn't be reiteration of the resume but enhance the important things
The point is to reconfirm the position for which you are applying and the
date and time of interview.
▶ Resume. Answer: Write the objective to the job you apply for
Think about jobs you have had and how they make you a better nurse
▶ CV. Answer: Documentation of professional life. Usually academic.
Resume is more tailored for the position you apply for and provides only
the detail about skills and talents and usually only 2 pages. A CV is all of
your working history and can be several pages.
▶ Interview. Answer: Be prepared
Research the organization
Mission, Values, Philosophy of the organization
Professional
Send a thank you note
▶ Certification. Answer: More important now to become certified
mobile society
become certified in whatever you like
Certifications mean you know more so better pt outcomes
▶ Career Tips. Answer: Network
Update CV
Find a mentor, be a mentor
focus on strengths
Think about future
Read Journals
Join professional organizations
Attend professional meetings
▶ Role Transition. Answer: Involves transforming ones professional
identity
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ Right Direction. Answer: Communicate-clear, concise, correct, complete
Set parameters such as time, pt condition, deadline
▶ Right Supervision. Answer: Supervision decisions-direct means I am
present, indirect means I am near. Unsupervised is like RN to RN
▶ Delegation Errors. Answer: Underdelegating
Overdelegating
Improper delegating
▶ Underdelegation. Answer: lack of trust
false assumption that people may see you as unable
Idea that you can do it better or faster
Lack of experience with delegating
▶ Overdelegating. Answer: Poor time management
Insecurity in ability to perform task
▶ Improper Delegation. Answer: Delegating at wrong time to wrong person
for wrong reason
delegating tasks beyond capability of person
Delegating without adequate information
▶ Nurses CANNOT delegate. Answer: Evaluation of patient care
The nursing process
Intervening to protect pts of staff
Education plan for pt
▶ Elements to a Successful Career. Answer: Taking Ownership
Taking Risks
Seeking to Learn
Choosing to Engage
Setting a Goal and making a plan
, Striving to align
▶ Career Development. Answer: A career is not a job. Jobs build a career.
▶ Cover Letter. Answer: More important than your resume
Where you really sell yourself
Shouldn't be reiteration of the resume but enhance the important things
The point is to reconfirm the position for which you are applying and the
date and time of interview.
▶ Resume. Answer: Write the objective to the job you apply for
Think about jobs you have had and how they make you a better nurse
▶ CV. Answer: Documentation of professional life. Usually academic.
Resume is more tailored for the position you apply for and provides only
the detail about skills and talents and usually only 2 pages. A CV is all of
your working history and can be several pages.
▶ Interview. Answer: Be prepared
Research the organization
Mission, Values, Philosophy of the organization
Professional
Send a thank you note
▶ Certification. Answer: More important now to become certified
mobile society
become certified in whatever you like
Certifications mean you know more so better pt outcomes
▶ Career Tips. Answer: Network
Update CV
Find a mentor, be a mentor
focus on strengths
Think about future
Read Journals
Join professional organizations
Attend professional meetings
▶ Role Transition. Answer: Involves transforming ones professional
identity
