PCT NHA Exam Study Questions and
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Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood pressure
demonstrates the need for further teaching? - ANSWERS-A. "I will apply the cuff to the upper
arm."
**B. "I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt."
C. "I will locate the brachial artery with my fingers."
D. "I will have the patient sit while I take the blood pressure."
Which of the following positions is illustrated in the figure above? - ANSWERS-A. Trendelenberg
B. Prone
**C. Fowler's
D. Recovery
In which of the following situations should the CPCT place the patient in the lithotomy position?
- ANSWERS-A. Nasal exam
B. Head pain
C. Stomach ache
**D. Rectal exam
Which of the following statements made by the CPCT demonstrates the need for further
teaching? - ANSWERS-A. "I will use the hand sanitizer before and after the examination."
B. "I will place instruments near the examination table."
**C. "I will leave the room during the examination to ensure privacy."
D. "I will assist the doctor by drawing blood and urine samples."
, Which of the following test results should the CPCT report to the nurse immediately? -
ANSWERS-A. Blood pressure 102/62 mm Hg
B. Pulse rate 104/min
**C. Temperature 32.7 degress C (90.9 degress F)
D. Respirations 18/min
Which of the following most frequently causes the spread of infection in health care facilities? -
ANSWERS-A. Other patients
B. Family members
**C. Health care workers' hands
D. Health care equipment
A CPCT is assisting a patient who is ambulating. The patient states, "I feel so dizzy and weak,"
and her knees buckle. Which of the following actions by the CPCT is most appropriate? -
ANSWERS-**A. Guide the patient to a seated or lying position on the floor.
B. Grab the patient under the arms and hold her up while calling for help.
C. Release the transfer belt. Place a wheelchair behind the patient.
D. Instruct the patient to grab the rail in the hallway while calling for help.
While caring for an 87-year-old female patient, a CPCT notices the IV infusion pump is cracked.
Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? - ANSWERS-A. Complete the infusion
B. After discontinuing its use, place the pump in the utility room.
**C. Ensure that bioengineering performs maintenance on the pump.
D. Monitor the pump and see if the crack worsens.
Answers12
Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood pressure
demonstrates the need for further teaching? - ANSWERS-A. "I will apply the cuff to the upper
arm."
**B. "I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt."
C. "I will locate the brachial artery with my fingers."
D. "I will have the patient sit while I take the blood pressure."
Which of the following positions is illustrated in the figure above? - ANSWERS-A. Trendelenberg
B. Prone
**C. Fowler's
D. Recovery
In which of the following situations should the CPCT place the patient in the lithotomy position?
- ANSWERS-A. Nasal exam
B. Head pain
C. Stomach ache
**D. Rectal exam
Which of the following statements made by the CPCT demonstrates the need for further
teaching? - ANSWERS-A. "I will use the hand sanitizer before and after the examination."
B. "I will place instruments near the examination table."
**C. "I will leave the room during the examination to ensure privacy."
D. "I will assist the doctor by drawing blood and urine samples."
, Which of the following test results should the CPCT report to the nurse immediately? -
ANSWERS-A. Blood pressure 102/62 mm Hg
B. Pulse rate 104/min
**C. Temperature 32.7 degress C (90.9 degress F)
D. Respirations 18/min
Which of the following most frequently causes the spread of infection in health care facilities? -
ANSWERS-A. Other patients
B. Family members
**C. Health care workers' hands
D. Health care equipment
A CPCT is assisting a patient who is ambulating. The patient states, "I feel so dizzy and weak,"
and her knees buckle. Which of the following actions by the CPCT is most appropriate? -
ANSWERS-**A. Guide the patient to a seated or lying position on the floor.
B. Grab the patient under the arms and hold her up while calling for help.
C. Release the transfer belt. Place a wheelchair behind the patient.
D. Instruct the patient to grab the rail in the hallway while calling for help.
While caring for an 87-year-old female patient, a CPCT notices the IV infusion pump is cracked.
Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? - ANSWERS-A. Complete the infusion
B. After discontinuing its use, place the pump in the utility room.
**C. Ensure that bioengineering performs maintenance on the pump.
D. Monitor the pump and see if the crack worsens.
