CPCT/A Certification Practice Questions 1/25

What types of tasks do patient care technicians commonly perform in inpatient care settings?

• Diagnostic and screening tasks

• Delegated care tasks

• Assessment and treatment tasks

• Triage and management tasks

Which of the following is a task that may be assigned to PCTs?

• Minor laceration repair

• Administering medications

• Drawing blood for testing

• Explaining the patient’s diagnosis

If a PCT works for a heart care hospital, which of the following tasks might he perform often?

• Conducting EKGs

• Interpreting EKGs

• Cardiac catheterization

• Treating patients who become unresponsive

Which other healthcare workers do many of the same tasks PCTs perform?

• Physical therapists and speech therapists

• X-ray technicians and respiratory technicians

• Nursing assistants and medical assistants

• Pharmacy technicians and medication aides

Which of the following is true of PCTs and home health care?

• PCTs who work in home care may do housekeeping tasks in addition to caring for clients.

• PCTs are never hired to do home care.

• PCTs who work in home care often give injections.

• PCTs who work in home care must be licensed.

A PCT notices that a patient is having a hard time gripping utensils during meals. Which care team member could help?

• Occupational therapist

• Physical therapist

• Medical social worker

• Speech-language pathologist

If a PCT has a concern about another employee, how should she address it?

• By posting on social media

• By telling other PCTs and asking if they agree

• By using the facility’s chain of command

• By making an anonymous complaint to the director of nursing

What is the term for the responsibilities that are within the knowledge, training, and legal definition of a profession?

• Job description

• Scope of practice

• Chain of command

• Delegation limits

PCT Jonah forgets to identify Mrs. Contreras and check the meal card before helping her eat dinner. He realizes after she eats that he gave her the wrong meal. He reports his mistake immediately. Which characteristic of professionalism does this show best?

• Organization

• Honesty

• Compassion

• Patience

Which of the following is true of dressing in a clean, wrinkle-free uniform?

• It is important and a sign of professionalism.

• It is not necessary as long as a PCT performs their job properly.

• It is not necessary because most employers do not care about appearance.

• It is an outdated standard that can be ignored