Patient Care Technician Study Set questions
and answers 2025
A PCT is taking a patients pulse oximetry reading. The technician cannot get the
reading to appear on the monitor. What could be the cause? - correct answer
✅The patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers
A PCT is caring for a patient who has a stage II pressure ulcer. What findings
should the technician expect? - correct answer ✅Blister-like appearance
A PCT is assisting with the physical examination of an older adult patient. What
statement indicates a risk factor for elder abuse? - correct answer ✅"I live alone,
and I don't get many visitors."
A PCT is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher. What action should the
technician take when transporting the patient? - correct answer ✅Raise the
patients bed to the same level as the stretcher
A PCT is caring for a patient who has an ostomy. What action should the
technician take when providing ostomy care? - correct answer ✅Use toilet paper
to wipe around the stoma
A PCT is caring for a patient who requires suctioning what actions should the
technician take? - correct answer ✅Limit suctioning to no more than 15 seconds
at a time
A PCT is preparing to determine the pulse of a patient who has atrial fibrillation.
What method should the technician use? - correct answer ✅Manually, using the
apical area
