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PCT Exam LATEST 2026-2027 ALL 200 QUESTIONS
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THIS YEAR
Question: A PCT is caring for a patient who has an order for restraints. Upon entering the
patient's room, the PCT notices that the patient has removed his restraints. What actions should
the PCT take first?
a) Attempt to reapply the restraints
b) Report the finding to the nurse
c) Call for help
d) Determine how the patient removed the restraints - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔b) Report the
finding to the nurse
Question: A PCT's hand is accidentally exposed to a patient's blood. Which of the following
actions should the PCT take?
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a) Report the incident to the hematology department
b) Wash their hands with diluted bleach
c) Wash their hands with soap and water
d) Report the incident to environmental services - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔c) Wash their hands
with soap and water
Question: A PCT is caring for a patient who is at risk for skin breakdown. Which of the following
actions should the PCT take to prevent this breakdown?
a) Inspect the skin upon admission and discharge
b) Reposition the patient every 2 hours
c) Apply petroleum jelly to the affected area
d) Change the linen every 8 hours - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔d) Change the linen every 8 hours
Question: A PCT is caring for a patient who is has dentures. The PCT should take which of the
following actions?
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a) Removing the upper dentures first
b) Placing the dentures in hot water
c) Placing the dentures in a diluted bleach solution
d) Brushing the dentures prior to removal - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔c) Placing the dentures in a
diluted bleach solution
Question: A patient goes into ventricular fibrillation during an EKG. Which of the following
actions should the PCT take first?
a) Open the airway
b) Apply an automated external defibrillator
c) Call for help
d) Perform a second EKG - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔c) Call for help
(Code blue)
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Question: A PCT is caring for a patient in stable condition. The patient's coworker approaches
the PCT and asks about the patient's test results. What should be the PCT's response? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔"I will go get the doctor for you"
Question: Which of the following is part of the proper procedure for collecting blood cultures?
a) Collect an anaerobic bottle, and 2 hours later, draw an aerobic bottle
b) Collect an aerobic red top tube
c) Collect an aerobic and aerobic specimen at the same time, at the same site
d) Collect an anaerobic yellow top tube with SST - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a) Collect an anaerobic
bottle, and 2 hours later, draw an aerobic bottle
Question: A PCT is preparing to transfer a client from their bed to a wheelchair. Which of the
following actions should the PCT take?
a) Move the patient to the side of the bed
b) Support the patient under the armpits
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PCT Exam LATEST 2026-2027 ALL 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
THIS YEAR
Question: A PCT is caring for a patient who has an order for restraints. Upon entering the
patient's room, the PCT notices that the patient has removed his restraints. What actions should
the PCT take first?
a) Attempt to reapply the restraints
b) Report the finding to the nurse
c) Call for help
d) Determine how the patient removed the restraints - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔b) Report the
finding to the nurse
Question: A PCT's hand is accidentally exposed to a patient's blood. Which of the following
actions should the PCT take?
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a) Report the incident to the hematology department
b) Wash their hands with diluted bleach
c) Wash their hands with soap and water
d) Report the incident to environmental services - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔c) Wash their hands
with soap and water
Question: A PCT is caring for a patient who is at risk for skin breakdown. Which of the following
actions should the PCT take to prevent this breakdown?
a) Inspect the skin upon admission and discharge
b) Reposition the patient every 2 hours
c) Apply petroleum jelly to the affected area
d) Change the linen every 8 hours - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔d) Change the linen every 8 hours
Question: A PCT is caring for a patient who is has dentures. The PCT should take which of the
following actions?
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a) Removing the upper dentures first
b) Placing the dentures in hot water
c) Placing the dentures in a diluted bleach solution
d) Brushing the dentures prior to removal - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔c) Placing the dentures in a
diluted bleach solution
Question: A patient goes into ventricular fibrillation during an EKG. Which of the following
actions should the PCT take first?
a) Open the airway
b) Apply an automated external defibrillator
c) Call for help
d) Perform a second EKG - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔c) Call for help
(Code blue)
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Question: A PCT is caring for a patient in stable condition. The patient's coworker approaches
the PCT and asks about the patient's test results. What should be the PCT's response? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔"I will go get the doctor for you"
Question: Which of the following is part of the proper procedure for collecting blood cultures?
a) Collect an anaerobic bottle, and 2 hours later, draw an aerobic bottle
b) Collect an aerobic red top tube
c) Collect an aerobic and aerobic specimen at the same time, at the same site
d) Collect an anaerobic yellow top tube with SST - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a) Collect an anaerobic
bottle, and 2 hours later, draw an aerobic bottle
Question: A PCT is preparing to transfer a client from their bed to a wheelchair. Which of the
following actions should the PCT take?
a) Move the patient to the side of the bed
b) Support the patient under the armpits
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