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NHA PCT Final Exam Version 2 Actual Verified Exam
Newest With Complete Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers|| Newest Exam!!!
A PCT is applying antiembolism stockings to a pt. the tech
should identify that the provider has prescribed
antiembolism stockings for which of the following reasons?
A) To reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis
B) To protect the skin from injury
C) To prevent air embolisms from circulating to the legs
D) To dislodge existing embolisms - Answer-A) To reduce
the risk for deep-vein thrombosis
Which of the following actions should PCT take to verify
the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a
blood draw?
A) Determine that the tourniquet is the proper size.
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B) Check the vacuum of the tube.
C) Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal.
D) Verify that the adapter is the correct color. - Answer-C)
Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal.
A PCT is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal
puncture. Upon entering the room, she sees the pt
pushing away the overbed table with the lunch tray still on
it. Which of the following actions should the tech take?
A) Ask the pt if he has eaten within the past 2 hr.
B) Mark the test as random instead of 2 hr postprandial.
C) Contact the pt provider
D) Perform the test and mark as 2 hr postprandial. -
Answer-A) Ask the pt if he has eaten within the past 2 hr.
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A PCT is obtaining a blood specimen from a pt. The tech
should identify that which of the following errors could
cause specimen hemolysis?
A) Excessively massaging the antecubital space when
locating a vein
B) Failing to release the tourniquet within 1 min
C) Redirecting the needle several times to locate a vein
D) Transporting the tubes horizontally - Answer-D)
Transporting the tubes horizontally
A PCT is preparing to preform passive ROM exercises for
a pt. Which of the following motions should the tech
perform on the pt elbows?
A) Flexion
B) Abduction
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C) Adduction
D) Dorsiflexion - Answer-A) Flexion
A PCT is manually transferring a pt who has right-sided
weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. Which of the
following methods should the tech use to promote proper
body mechanics?
A) Have the PT wrap her arms around his neck, bend at
the waist. and lift using his back muscles.
B) Have the PT hold his hand, stand using weak side first,
while he supports the pt strong side.
C) Ask the PT to to lean backwards in the bed, grasp the
front of the transfer belt, pull up, and transfer into the
wheelchair.
D) Grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the pt
stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and
keeping back straight. - Answer-D) Grasp the back of the
NHA PCT Final Exam Version 2 Actual Verified Exam
Newest With Complete Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers|| Newest Exam!!!
A PCT is applying antiembolism stockings to a pt. the tech
should identify that the provider has prescribed
antiembolism stockings for which of the following reasons?
A) To reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis
B) To protect the skin from injury
C) To prevent air embolisms from circulating to the legs
D) To dislodge existing embolisms - Answer-A) To reduce
the risk for deep-vein thrombosis
Which of the following actions should PCT take to verify
the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a
blood draw?
A) Determine that the tourniquet is the proper size.
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B) Check the vacuum of the tube.
C) Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal.
D) Verify that the adapter is the correct color. - Answer-C)
Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal.
A PCT is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal
puncture. Upon entering the room, she sees the pt
pushing away the overbed table with the lunch tray still on
it. Which of the following actions should the tech take?
A) Ask the pt if he has eaten within the past 2 hr.
B) Mark the test as random instead of 2 hr postprandial.
C) Contact the pt provider
D) Perform the test and mark as 2 hr postprandial. -
Answer-A) Ask the pt if he has eaten within the past 2 hr.
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A PCT is obtaining a blood specimen from a pt. The tech
should identify that which of the following errors could
cause specimen hemolysis?
A) Excessively massaging the antecubital space when
locating a vein
B) Failing to release the tourniquet within 1 min
C) Redirecting the needle several times to locate a vein
D) Transporting the tubes horizontally - Answer-D)
Transporting the tubes horizontally
A PCT is preparing to preform passive ROM exercises for
a pt. Which of the following motions should the tech
perform on the pt elbows?
A) Flexion
B) Abduction
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C) Adduction
D) Dorsiflexion - Answer-A) Flexion
A PCT is manually transferring a pt who has right-sided
weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. Which of the
following methods should the tech use to promote proper
body mechanics?
A) Have the PT wrap her arms around his neck, bend at
the waist. and lift using his back muscles.
B) Have the PT hold his hand, stand using weak side first,
while he supports the pt strong side.
C) Ask the PT to to lean backwards in the bed, grasp the
front of the transfer belt, pull up, and transfer into the
wheelchair.
D) Grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the pt
stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and
keeping back straight. - Answer-D) Grasp the back of the
