NHA PCT exam questions and
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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 methods should the technician use to
promote proper body mechanics? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-sterilization
this action should be taken by the pct to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-occlusive
a pct must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent? - ANSWERS-clotting
, a pct should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in
which of the following ways? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-
the patients lower limbs show pitting edema
for which of the following procedures should a patient care tech use sterile technique? -
ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-360 mL. because 1 oz is equal to 30 mL
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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 methods should the technician use to
promote proper body mechanics? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-sterilization
this action should be taken by the pct to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-occlusive
a pct must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent? - ANSWERS-clotting
, a pct should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in
which of the following ways? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-
the patients lower limbs show pitting edema
for which of the following procedures should a patient care tech use sterile technique? -
ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-360 mL. because 1 oz is equal to 30 mL
