NHA PCT exam
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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? -
Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-sterilization
this action should be taken by the pct to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a
blood draw? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? -
Answer-occlusive
a pct must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent? - Answer-clotting
a pct should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in which of
the following ways? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-the patients lower limbs
show pitting edema
for which of the following procedures should a patient care tech use sterile technique? - Answer-
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? - Answer-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? - Answer-360 mL.
because 1 oz is equal to 30 mL
a pct is assisting with the care of a 3 year old child who has several bruises on the arms in various stages
of healing. the child guardian states that the child falls down a lot. which of the following actions should
the tech take? - Answer-report the signs of injury to a supervisor
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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? -
Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-sterilization
this action should be taken by the pct to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a
blood draw? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? -
Answer-occlusive
a pct must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent? - Answer-clotting
a pct should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in which of
the following ways? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-the patients lower limbs
show pitting edema
for which of the following procedures should a patient care tech use sterile technique? - Answer-
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? - Answer-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? - Answer-360 mL.
because 1 oz is equal to 30 mL
a pct is assisting with the care of a 3 year old child who has several bruises on the arms in various stages
of healing. the child guardian states that the child falls down a lot. which of the following actions should
the tech take? - Answer-report the signs of injury to a supervisor
