PCT CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM 2024 NEWEST 250
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFID ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
When listening to a patient, what action by the PCT demonstrates disinterest and
coldness? - ANSWER: A. Tightly crossing her arms
The role that is considered to be a nursing assistant with advanced skills is -
ANSWER: Patient care technician
Health promotion is known as which of the following - ANSWER: Strategies to try to
prevent an illness from occurring
An ombudsman is a person who - ANSWER: Is a legal advocate for resident and helps
protect their right.
HIPAA was put into place in an effort to do what? - ANSWER: Protect person's rights
to privacy of protected information
An example of a secondary prevention strategy is - ANSWER: Teaching diabetic
patients on good nutrition
Which of the following factors has a negative impact on healthcare for the
underserved - ANSWER: Poverty rates increasing
Which is known to be a benefit of the Affordable Care Act - ANSWER: Members are
no longer denied coverage if they have a preexisting condition
When a person can work in multiple areas and in multiple roles, the person is said to
be cross- trained - ANSWER: True
To be able to take the certification exam for PCT, one must have - ANSWER: A high
school diploma
If one does not pass the second certification exam, how soon can they retake the
third certification exam? - ANSWER: 30 days
How many hours of continuing education is required before one can renew the PCT
certification - ANSWER: 20 hours
At which point can the PCT give test results to the patient's family members? -
ANSWER: If the patient has signed a release indicating which family members are
allowed to receive the patient info
To say something that is obviously harmful is called - ANSWER: Detrimental
,Documentation on the patients record should be which of the following - ANSWER:
Neat and able to read
If a patient care technician uses jargon to describe what the specimen looks like with
a patient, the patient should know what that means - ANSWER: False
The card system that is used to consolidate patient orders and care needs is often
kept in one central location known as - ANSWER: Kardex
When a teacher gives a lecture to a large classroom of students, this is known as -
ANSWER: One way communication
Which of the following PCT recognize regarding the healthcare delivery system -
ANSWER: The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of healthcare
Workplace politics - ANSWER: Can be positive
Which of the following is not expected of the PCT - ANSWER: Read and interpret
xrays
An obstruction of professionalism would be - ANSWER: Bringing personal problems
into the office
What is one of the most common places that confidentiality is breached - ANSWER:
Elevators
Which of the following is true regarding continuing education units - ANSWER: CEU
are required to renew certifications, 20 hours of CEU, 10 credits
Is it appropriate to use a family member such as a child as an interpreter in the
hospital setting - ANSWER: False
A Muslim patient visiting the healthcare providers office was told that she had to
remove her clothes and put on an examination gown. The patient became upset and
refused to do so. Why should the PCT allow the patient to remain with her clothes
on - ANSWER: As a Muslim, the patient must keep as much of her body covered as
possible
The PCT tells her instructor that she does not understand why a Chinese American
family is not grieving for their dying father. What behaviors are being demonstrated -
ANSWER: Ethnocentric
A male PCT is assigned to care for a female Muslim patient, when the nurse enters
the room the patient and her husband become upset. Her husband tells the nurse
that the PCT cannot care for his wife. What statement provides the patient's
spouse's position? - ANSWER: The patient is a Muslim, so only women should be
assigned to care for her
,What term describes a person who is aware of her or his cultural beliefs, the beliefs
and practices of other cultures, and has the ability to interact effectively with people
from other cultures? - ANSWER: Culturally competent
The decision to remove someone's legal competency, or ability to make his or her
own healthcare decisions is determined by who? - ANSWER: Judge
Informed consent may be obtained by which of the following persons? - ANSWER:
The persons family
The trachea, heart, and blood vessels are located in which body cavity? - ANSWER:
Ventral
What process occurs when the patient inhales oxygen and it passes through the
lungs and into the bloodstream (higher concentration to lower concentration) -
ANSWER: Diffusion
What type of tissue is composed of cells that contract in response to a message from
the Brain to the spinal cord - ANSWER: Muscle
The student nurse demonstrated knowledge of Basic human anatomy and
physiology with which statement - ANSWER: Mucous membranes lines many organs,
open to the outside environment, and are part of the body's defense mechanism
against invasion of microorganisms
When the body recognizes foreign body invasion and responds by engulfing or
surrounding the foreign material and digesting it, the nurse is accurate in identifying
the process as - ANSWER: Phagocytosis
When a group of several different kinds of tissues is arranged to perform special
function, the pct correctly used which term to describe it? - ANSWER: Organ
What are the two major cavities ofthe body? - ANSWER: Ventral and dorsal
what structure divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? - ANSWER:
Diaphragm
The PCT is aware that the first socializing agent for the child is - ANSWER: Family
A 4 year old child is working on which of Erikson's developmental tasks? - ANSWER:
Trust versus mistrust
Which statement most accurately describes growth during the school-age period? -
ANSWER: Growth is slow and consistent
, An 8 year old loves to draw and do craft projects. Her need for praise and
encouragement for her work efforts demonstrates her development of which it
Erikson's tasks? - ANSWER: Industry
Peak physical strength and endurance occurs during which period of life? - ANSWER:
Early adulthood
What term accurately described the principle that growth begins at the head and
moved toward lower extremities - ANSWER: Cephalocaudal
To counteract the effect of aging, ____ helps to increase the flow of ______ -
ANSWER: Exercise, oxygen
Which of the following can contribute to the person's discomfort? - ANSWER: Fear
Which of the following treatments can the patient care technician assist with in
order to provide patient comfort - ANSWER: Giving the patient a back rub
What is one way the pct can assist the person with getting a good nights rest -
ANSWER: Closing the curtains on the window and turning down the lights
Which phase of sleep is more important for the body? - ANSWER: Both equally
important
Acute pain is pain that is not new in onset and has been going on for at least 6
months - ANSWER: False
When a mother asks a PCT about introducing solid foods into into the child's diet,
what would be the best answer? - ANSWER: Introduce one solid food at a time
several days apart
The PCT teaches noninvasive pain relief techniques, such as guided imagery,
biofeedback, and relaxation. What is the primary advantages of these techniques -
ANSWER: They give the patients some of the control of the treatment of their pain.
The PCT recognizes that during the first 5 months of life, an infant is expected to gain
approximately how many pounds per month? - ANSWER: 1.5
The PcT is caring for a patient with an implanted pacemaker. What type of pain
management would be contraindicated? ( interfere/ not used) - ANSWER: TENS unit
The PcT is caring for a neonate that weighs 7 lbs 3 oz at birth. What should the
infants weight be at 1 year? - ANSWER: 21 lbs 9 oz
In response to a mothers concern about the development of a food allergy in her five
month old, the PCT should suggest the delay of which foods? - ANSWER: Citrus fruits
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFID ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
When listening to a patient, what action by the PCT demonstrates disinterest and
coldness? - ANSWER: A. Tightly crossing her arms
The role that is considered to be a nursing assistant with advanced skills is -
ANSWER: Patient care technician
Health promotion is known as which of the following - ANSWER: Strategies to try to
prevent an illness from occurring
An ombudsman is a person who - ANSWER: Is a legal advocate for resident and helps
protect their right.
HIPAA was put into place in an effort to do what? - ANSWER: Protect person's rights
to privacy of protected information
An example of a secondary prevention strategy is - ANSWER: Teaching diabetic
patients on good nutrition
Which of the following factors has a negative impact on healthcare for the
underserved - ANSWER: Poverty rates increasing
Which is known to be a benefit of the Affordable Care Act - ANSWER: Members are
no longer denied coverage if they have a preexisting condition
When a person can work in multiple areas and in multiple roles, the person is said to
be cross- trained - ANSWER: True
To be able to take the certification exam for PCT, one must have - ANSWER: A high
school diploma
If one does not pass the second certification exam, how soon can they retake the
third certification exam? - ANSWER: 30 days
How many hours of continuing education is required before one can renew the PCT
certification - ANSWER: 20 hours
At which point can the PCT give test results to the patient's family members? -
ANSWER: If the patient has signed a release indicating which family members are
allowed to receive the patient info
To say something that is obviously harmful is called - ANSWER: Detrimental
,Documentation on the patients record should be which of the following - ANSWER:
Neat and able to read
If a patient care technician uses jargon to describe what the specimen looks like with
a patient, the patient should know what that means - ANSWER: False
The card system that is used to consolidate patient orders and care needs is often
kept in one central location known as - ANSWER: Kardex
When a teacher gives a lecture to a large classroom of students, this is known as -
ANSWER: One way communication
Which of the following PCT recognize regarding the healthcare delivery system -
ANSWER: The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of healthcare
Workplace politics - ANSWER: Can be positive
Which of the following is not expected of the PCT - ANSWER: Read and interpret
xrays
An obstruction of professionalism would be - ANSWER: Bringing personal problems
into the office
What is one of the most common places that confidentiality is breached - ANSWER:
Elevators
Which of the following is true regarding continuing education units - ANSWER: CEU
are required to renew certifications, 20 hours of CEU, 10 credits
Is it appropriate to use a family member such as a child as an interpreter in the
hospital setting - ANSWER: False
A Muslim patient visiting the healthcare providers office was told that she had to
remove her clothes and put on an examination gown. The patient became upset and
refused to do so. Why should the PCT allow the patient to remain with her clothes
on - ANSWER: As a Muslim, the patient must keep as much of her body covered as
possible
The PCT tells her instructor that she does not understand why a Chinese American
family is not grieving for their dying father. What behaviors are being demonstrated -
ANSWER: Ethnocentric
A male PCT is assigned to care for a female Muslim patient, when the nurse enters
the room the patient and her husband become upset. Her husband tells the nurse
that the PCT cannot care for his wife. What statement provides the patient's
spouse's position? - ANSWER: The patient is a Muslim, so only women should be
assigned to care for her
,What term describes a person who is aware of her or his cultural beliefs, the beliefs
and practices of other cultures, and has the ability to interact effectively with people
from other cultures? - ANSWER: Culturally competent
The decision to remove someone's legal competency, or ability to make his or her
own healthcare decisions is determined by who? - ANSWER: Judge
Informed consent may be obtained by which of the following persons? - ANSWER:
The persons family
The trachea, heart, and blood vessels are located in which body cavity? - ANSWER:
Ventral
What process occurs when the patient inhales oxygen and it passes through the
lungs and into the bloodstream (higher concentration to lower concentration) -
ANSWER: Diffusion
What type of tissue is composed of cells that contract in response to a message from
the Brain to the spinal cord - ANSWER: Muscle
The student nurse demonstrated knowledge of Basic human anatomy and
physiology with which statement - ANSWER: Mucous membranes lines many organs,
open to the outside environment, and are part of the body's defense mechanism
against invasion of microorganisms
When the body recognizes foreign body invasion and responds by engulfing or
surrounding the foreign material and digesting it, the nurse is accurate in identifying
the process as - ANSWER: Phagocytosis
When a group of several different kinds of tissues is arranged to perform special
function, the pct correctly used which term to describe it? - ANSWER: Organ
What are the two major cavities ofthe body? - ANSWER: Ventral and dorsal
what structure divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? - ANSWER:
Diaphragm
The PCT is aware that the first socializing agent for the child is - ANSWER: Family
A 4 year old child is working on which of Erikson's developmental tasks? - ANSWER:
Trust versus mistrust
Which statement most accurately describes growth during the school-age period? -
ANSWER: Growth is slow and consistent
, An 8 year old loves to draw and do craft projects. Her need for praise and
encouragement for her work efforts demonstrates her development of which it
Erikson's tasks? - ANSWER: Industry
Peak physical strength and endurance occurs during which period of life? - ANSWER:
Early adulthood
What term accurately described the principle that growth begins at the head and
moved toward lower extremities - ANSWER: Cephalocaudal
To counteract the effect of aging, ____ helps to increase the flow of ______ -
ANSWER: Exercise, oxygen
Which of the following can contribute to the person's discomfort? - ANSWER: Fear
Which of the following treatments can the patient care technician assist with in
order to provide patient comfort - ANSWER: Giving the patient a back rub
What is one way the pct can assist the person with getting a good nights rest -
ANSWER: Closing the curtains on the window and turning down the lights
Which phase of sleep is more important for the body? - ANSWER: Both equally
important
Acute pain is pain that is not new in onset and has been going on for at least 6
months - ANSWER: False
When a mother asks a PCT about introducing solid foods into into the child's diet,
what would be the best answer? - ANSWER: Introduce one solid food at a time
several days apart
The PCT teaches noninvasive pain relief techniques, such as guided imagery,
biofeedback, and relaxation. What is the primary advantages of these techniques -
ANSWER: They give the patients some of the control of the treatment of their pain.
The PCT recognizes that during the first 5 months of life, an infant is expected to gain
approximately how many pounds per month? - ANSWER: 1.5
The PcT is caring for a patient with an implanted pacemaker. What type of pain
management would be contraindicated? ( interfere/ not used) - ANSWER: TENS unit
The PcT is caring for a neonate that weighs 7 lbs 3 oz at birth. What should the
infants weight be at 1 year? - ANSWER: 21 lbs 9 oz
In response to a mothers concern about the development of a food allergy in her five
month old, the PCT should suggest the delay of which foods? - ANSWER: Citrus fruits
