NHA PCT Review Questions with answers, 100% passing rate. Graded A

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NHA PCT Review Questions with answers, 100% passing rate. Graded A A CPCT should recognize that which of the following scenarios requires an aseptic dressing change? -changing the surgical wound d... ressing of a patient 1 day post-op -changing a patient's triple lumen catheter dressing -changing the dressing of a patient who has a deep wound drain -changing the dressing of a patient who has a superficial decubiti - ✔✔-changing the dressing of a patient who has a superficial decubiti When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of breakdown is -hematoma -redness -melanoma -cyanosis - ✔✔-redness While working with the automated Laboratory Information System, correct input of data is most critical because incorrect data may -cause a system error -be reported to the health care provider -lead to a quality assurance issue -remain in the patient file indefinitely - ✔✔-be reported to a health care provider A CPCT is caring for a patient who has an order for tobramycin (Tobrex) level to be drawn 1 hr after dose. The medication has been ordered for 1100. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? -draw the blood at 1100 -check with the nurse -check with the laboratory -ask the patient - ✔✔-check with the nurse Before applying wrist restraints to a patient, a CPCT should take which of the following actions? -check with the nurse for restraint order -measure the patient's blood pressure -measure the patient's 02 saturation -drain the patient's foley catheter - ✔✔-check with the nurse for restraint order A CPCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The CPCT should recognize that which of the following situations could result in an inaccurate reading? -the cuff deflates too quickly -the cuff inflates too quickly -the arm is lower than the heart -the arm is at the level of the heart - ✔✔-the arm is lower than the heart A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following procedures should the PCT recognize as requiring aseptic technique? -patient identification -documentation -waste management -intact skin care - ✔✔-waste management Identify the arrhythmia in the tracing below. -junctional tachycardia -ventricular tachycardia -sinus tachycardia -accelerated idioventricular rhythm - ✔✔-ventricular tachycardia (wide QRS complex at 150 bpm) Which of the following is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? -a HIPAA violation -a transfusion reaction -a medical transcription error -a pharmaceutical reaction - ✔✔-a transfusion reaction Which of the following statements made by a CPCT, regarding preparation of a peripheral blood smear, indicates the need for further teaching? -"I will press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower slide." -"I will make sure the drop of blood is spread on the lower slide within seconds." -"My smear should occupy 2/3 of the total slide area." -"My smear should be spread almost to the edges of the slide." - ✔✔-"I will press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower slide." A CPCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following findings should the CPCT report to the nurse first? -blood pressure 139/88 mm Hg -apical pulse of 84 bpm -respiration rate of 22/min -temperature of 38.5 C (100.5 F) - ✔✔-temperature of 38.5 C (100.5 F) During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the following is an appropriate course of action for the technician? -administer oxygen to the patient -slow down the test -stop the exercise portion of the test -check the patient's respiratory rate - ✔✔-check the patient's respiratory rate A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statments made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching, regarding HIPAA? -"If my mother calls my doctor to ask about my condition, she will have to provide proof of who she is." -"If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion." -Because of a language barrier, my provider can share my health information with his interpreter." -"If I am unconscious and need medical attention, my doctor can share my health information with my son." - ✔✔-"If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion." A CPCT is caring for four patients. Which of the following findings should the CPCT report to the nurse? -a patient is identified with polyuria and a blood glucose of 200 mg/dL -a patient is identified with vertigo and a blood glucose of 90 mg/dL -a patient is identified with tinnitus and blood glucose of 70 mg/dL -a patient is identified with fatigue and a blood glucose of 120 mg/dL - ✔✔-a patient is identified with polyuria and a blood glucose of 200 mg/dL A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT should place the patient into which of the following positions? -semi-fowler's -high-fowler's -supine -prone - ✔✔-semi-fowler's A CPCT is working in a facility when the fire alarm goes off. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take first? -contain the fire by closing all the doors -consult the fire safety routes -announce a code over the intercom system -extinguish the fire - ✔✔-contain the fire by closing all the doors A CPCT is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released? -after the draw is complete -after the last tube -1 to 2 min -3 to 4 min - ✔✔-1 to 2 min Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? -cleanse the site with an antiseptic wipe -select the appropriate part of the third or fourth finger -position the blade of the lancet across the lines of the fingertip -confirm the correct identify of the patient - ✔✔-confirm the correct identity of the patient Which of the following findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? - 1-year-old patient w/pulse of 50 bpm - 12-year-old patient w/pulse of 76 bpm - 40-year-old patient w/pulse of 88 bpm - 89-year-old patient w/ pulse of 85 bpm - ✔✔-1-year-old patient w/pulse of 50 bpm A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following vital signs should the CPCT report first? -a drop in blood pressure -an elevated blood pressure -an elevated temperature -a drop in temperature - ✔✔-an elevated temperature A CPCT is to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. Which of the following methods should the CPCT use? -manually, using the apical area -manually, using the radial artery -electronically, using a pulse oximeter -electronically, using an EKG machine - ✔✔-manually, using the apical area A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT should recognize that which of the following is the most likely cause of this finding? -medication reaction -improper positioning -catheter infiltration -constrictive dressing - ✔✔-catheter infiltration A CPCT should recognize that which of the following agencies ensures safe work environments? -CDC -FDA -OSHA -DOH - ✔✔-OSHA When a CPCT is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results have priority? -lead -basal metabolic panel -presurgical -ferritin - ✔✔-presurgica [Show More]

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