NHA PCT exam practice questions and
answers with certified solutions
a patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the
bed to the wheelchair. which of the following met
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NHA PCT exam practice questions and
answers with certified solutions
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
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