NHA PCT exam practice Questions &
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a patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the bed
to the wheelchair. which of the following m
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NHA PCT exam practice Questions &
Answers. Predictor!. Latest Update
a patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the bed
to the wheelchair. which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body
mechanics? - ✔✔-grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using stronger side
while lifting with legs and keeping back straight.
a patient care technician is caring for several adult patients what findings should the technician report to
the nurse first? - ✔✔-temperature 38.5 c (100.5 f)
a patient care technician is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. which of the
following actions should the technician take first? - ✔✔-tap the patients shoulders and ask are you
okay?
a pct is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress the tech notices a skull and crossbones
symbol on the label of the disinfectant which of the following hazards does this symbol indicate? - ✔✔-
acute toxicity
a pct is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher what action should the tech take when
transferring the patient from a bed to the stretcher? - ✔✔-raise the patients bed to the same level as
the stretcher
a pct should identify that a health care facility's infection control program is required by which of the
following institutions? - ✔✔-the joint commission
a patient care technician is preparing to label a patients specimen tube following a blood collection
which of the following actions should the tech take? - ✔✔-face the patient while labeling the specimen
tube
a pct is applying anti-embolism stockings to a patient the tech should identify that the provider has
prescribed anti-embolism stockings for which of the following reasons? - ✔✔-to reduce the risk for deep
vein thrombosis
this term refers to the complete destruction of all forms of micro organisms when providing patient
care? - ✔✔-sterilization
this action should be taken by the pct to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a
blood draw? - ✔✔-inspect the integrity of the needles seal
a pct is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. upon entering the room she sees the
patient pushing away the over-bed table with the lunch tray still on it. which of the following actions
should the tech take? - ✔✔-ask the patient if he has eaten within the past 2 hr
a pct is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient the tech should identify that which of the following
errors could cause the specimen hemolysis? - ✔✔-transporting the tubes horizontally
a pct is preparing to perform passive range of motion exercises for a patient. which of the following
motions should the tech perform on the patients elbows? - ✔✔-flexion
a pct is assisting a nurse to change a dressing on a surgical wound. the wound should not have contact
with air or oxygen. which of the following types of dressings should the tech expect the nurse to use? -
✔✔-occlusive
a pct must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent? - ✔✔-clotting
a pct should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in which of
the following ways? - ✔✔-the patient receives improved coordination of care
which of the following actions should a patient care tech take to help prevent health care associated
infections? - ✔✔-follow standard precautions when caring for patients who have surgical incisions
a pct is documenting in a patients electronic health record which of the following abbreviations should
the tech avoid using? - ✔✔-U because it can be mistaken for 0,4, or "cc" the tech should always write
out unit
this action is outside the scope of practice for a pct? - ✔✔-receiving a medication prescription
a pct is assisting a patient with bowel elimination. which of the following actions should the tech take to
promote relaxation and emotional support? - ✔✔-play soft music at the patients bedside
a pct is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. which of the following findings related to the
patients condition should the tech report to the nurse immediately? - ✔✔-the patients lower limbs
show pitting edema
for which of the following procedures should a patient care tech use sterile technique? - ✔✔-inserting a
straight catheter
a pct is performing a 12 lead EKG for a patient. the tech should identify that this heart rate indicates
bradycardia? - ✔✔-50/min
a pct is measuring intake for a patient who has consumed 2 oz of iced tea, 6 oz of chicken broth, and 4
oz of flavored gelatin which of the following amounts is the patients total intake? - ✔✔-360 mL. because
1 oz is equal to 30 mL
a pct is assisting with the care of a 3 year old child who has several bruises on the arms in various stages
of healing. the child guardian states that the child falls down a lot. which of the following actions should
the tech take? - ✔✔-report the signs of injury to a supervisor
a pct is changing the linens for a patient who is prescribed contact precautions for clostridium difficile.
the tech finds the disposable underpad is heavily soiled with blood and feces. the tech should dispose of
the pad in which of the following containers? - ✔✔-bio hazard waste container
a pct is caring for a patient whose roommate asks about her diagnosis. the tech should identify that
disclosing this information would violate which of the following? - ✔✔-patients bill of rights
a pct should identify that which of the following procedures is most commonly used to obtain a routine
urinalysis specimen from an adult patient? - ✔✔-clean catch midstream collection
a pct is preparing to bathe a patient who has diarrhea and has soiled the bed. the tech should take this
action to control the spread of infection? - ✔✔-wear gloves
a pct is providing oral care to a patient who wears upper and lower dentures. which of the following
actions should the tech take when reinserting the dentures? - ✔✔-replace the upper dentures before
the lower dentures
a pct is responding to an adult patient who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia and has become
unresponsive. the tech should palpate the patients pulse using which of the following sites? - ✔✔-
carotid
a pct should identify that which of the following provides residents in long term care facilities with the
right to be free of physical or psychological abuse? - ✔✔-Omnibus budget reconciliation act
a pct in a hospital is preparing to sterilize equipment that was soiled with blood. which of the following
methods should the tech use? - ✔✔-autoclave
a pct is providing instructions to a newly hired tech about transporting and handling blood specimens.
which of the following instructions should the tech include? - ✔✔-ensure the blood specimen transport
bag has a liquid tight closure
a pct is reviewing quality improvement tools. which of the following tools attempts to improve patient
safety and the quality of health care by eliminating unnecessary processes and redirecting resources to
patients needs? - ✔✔-learn methodology
a pct is changing a patients bedding and receives a needle-stick which of the following actions should
the technician take first? - ✔✔-wash the affected area with antimicrobial soap
a pct is assisting during mealtime with a patient who is at risk for dysphagia. the tech should identify
that which of the following foods should be calculated as fluid intake for the intake and output report? -
✔✔-chocolate pudding
a pct is caring for a patient who requires oral suctioning. which of the following actions should the tech
take? - ✔✔-limit suctioning to no more than 15 seconds at a time
a pct is preparing to assist a patient to ambulate using a gait belt. which of the following statements
should the tech make? - ✔✔-you can support yourself by holding onto my arms
a pct should identify that which of the following situations will likely cause somatic interference during
EKG testing? - ✔✔-a patient who is experiencing a seizure
a pct is assisting with the physical examination of an older adult patient. which of the following
statements by the patient indicates a risk factor for elder abuse? - ✔✔-i live alone and i don't get many
visitors
a pct is preparing to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation which of the
following methods should the tech use? - ✔✔-manually using the apical area
a pct is performing postmortem care for a patient who is scheduled for an autopsy. which of the
following actions should the tech take? - ✔✔-collect and document the patients valuables
a pct is caring for a patient who has died. which of the following actions should the tech take? - ✔✔-
position a pillow under the patients head
a pct is performing a venipuncture for a patient and observes a hematoma developing at the needle
insertion site. which of the following actions should the tech take? - ✔✔-apply pressure to the site for a
minimum of 5 min
if a patient who has influenza is coughing a pct should understand that the cough is which of the
following links in the chain of infection? - ✔✔-mode of transmission
a pct is assisting in the care of a patient who has a wound left to heal by way of granulation who often
should this wound be redressed? - ✔✔-every 24 hr
a pct is assisting a patient who is recovering from abdominal surgery with deep breathing and coughing
exercises. which of the following findings should the tech expect to observe in the patient? - ✔✔-cleared
airway blockage of fluid and mucus
a pct is caring for a patient who has an ostomy. which of the following actions should the tech take
when providing ostomy care? - ✔✔-use toilet paper to wipe around the stoma
a pct is transferring a weight bearing patient from a wheelchair to the bed. which of the following pieces
of equipment should the tech use? - ✔✔-gait belt
a patient care technician is performing an ekg for a patient. the technician should recognize that the
vertical projections in the image below are a result of which of the following? (INSERT PICTURE) - ✔✔-
pacemaker spikes
a patient tells a pct "i dont like the overnight staff because nobody ever comes to help me use the
bathroom when i use the call light. please don't tell anyone because i don't want them to ignore me
more." which of the following actions should the tech take? - ✔✔-inform the patient that this concern
will be reported to the charge nurse
a pct should identify that which of the following represents the first link in the chain of infection? - ✔✔-
infectious agent
a pct is preparing to collect a stool specimen from a patient. which of the actions should the tech take? -
✔✔-prevent contaminating the specimen with urine
a pct should identify that which of the following laboratory tests requires chain of custody protocol? -
✔✔-blood alcohol level
a pct is assisting a weight bearing patient from a wheelchair to the toilet in the patients bathroom.
which of the following actions should the tech take to keep the patient safe during the transfer? - ✔✔-
lock the wheels on the wheelchair
a pct should identify that which of the following structures of the heart is immediately affected if a
sinoatrial (SA) node fails? - ✔✔-atrioventricular node
a pct is caring for a patient who is receiving an enteral feeding via an NG tube. In which of the following
positions should the tech place the positions? - ✔✔-Semi-Fowler's
a pct is collecting a urine specimen from a patient. the tech should identify that which of the following
urine characteristics is an unexpected finding? - ✔✔-red tinged urin
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