NHA PCT EXAM PATIENT CARE EXPECTED QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Anatomy
ANSWER
The study of body structure
Question 2.
Physiology
ANSWER
The study of body function
Question 3.
serous drainage
ANSWER
- clear, watery plasma
(straw-colored; clear, watery plasma)
Question 4.
Body Systems
ANSWER
Groups of bodily organs acting together to perform one or more functions.
Question 5.
sanguineous drainage
ANSWER
mixture of serum and red blood cells, bright red and indicates active bleeding
,Question 6.
serosanguineous drainage
ANSWER
mixture of serum and red blood cells. light pink to blood tinged thing, watery and reddish
Question 7.
purulent drainage
ANSWER
thick green, yellow, or brown drainage
Question 8.
Homeostasis
ANSWER
relatively constant internal physical and chemical conditions that organisms maintain
Question 9.
A pct is caring for a postpartum pt, what symptoms should be notified immedieatly to a nurse?
ANSWER
headache with visual disturbances
Question 10.
integumentary system
ANSWER
Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail
Question 11.
primary function of the integumentary system
ANSWER
protection of underlying structures in the human body
, Question 12.
functions of integumentary system
ANSWER
Question 13.
skeletal system
ANSWER
Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support
movement. Made up of bones and joints
Question 14.
primary function of skeletal system
ANSWER
to support (with the help of muscles, movement)
Question 15.
Fucntions of the skeletal system
ANSWER
1. Support (primary)
2. Store minerals and fat
3. Produce blood cells
Question 16.
Muscular System
ANSWER
Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression. Maintains posture,
and produces heat.
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Anatomy
ANSWER
The study of body structure
Question 2.
Physiology
ANSWER
The study of body function
Question 3.
serous drainage
ANSWER
- clear, watery plasma
(straw-colored; clear, watery plasma)
Question 4.
Body Systems
ANSWER
Groups of bodily organs acting together to perform one or more functions.
Question 5.
sanguineous drainage
ANSWER
mixture of serum and red blood cells, bright red and indicates active bleeding
,Question 6.
serosanguineous drainage
ANSWER
mixture of serum and red blood cells. light pink to blood tinged thing, watery and reddish
Question 7.
purulent drainage
ANSWER
thick green, yellow, or brown drainage
Question 8.
Homeostasis
ANSWER
relatively constant internal physical and chemical conditions that organisms maintain
Question 9.
A pct is caring for a postpartum pt, what symptoms should be notified immedieatly to a nurse?
ANSWER
headache with visual disturbances
Question 10.
integumentary system
ANSWER
Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail
Question 11.
primary function of the integumentary system
ANSWER
protection of underlying structures in the human body
, Question 12.
functions of integumentary system
ANSWER
Question 13.
skeletal system
ANSWER
Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support
movement. Made up of bones and joints
Question 14.
primary function of skeletal system
ANSWER
to support (with the help of muscles, movement)
Question 15.
Fucntions of the skeletal system
ANSWER
1. Support (primary)
2. Store minerals and fat
3. Produce blood cells
Question 16.
Muscular System
ANSWER
Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression. Maintains posture,
and produces heat.
