NHA PCT PRACTICE TEST LATEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
A) elevating the bed to a position equal
to the height of the stretcher.
ANSWER
Which of the following actions should the CPCPT take when preparing to transfer a patient
from a bed to a chair?
A) elevating the bed to a position equal to the height of the stretcher. B) elevating the bed to a
position lower than the height of the stretcher.
C) Reaching across the stretcher to assist the patient.
D) elevating the bed to a position higher than the height of the stretcher.
Question 2.
D) check the patient's respiratory rate
ANSWER
During a stress test, a CPCT notice that the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of
the following actions should the CPCT take?
A) administer oxygen to the patient
B) slow down the test
C) stop the exercise portion of the test
D) check the patient's respiratory rate
Question 3.
B) ventricular tachycardia
ANSWER
Identify the arrhythmia in this tracing:
A) junctional tachycardia
B) ventricular tachycardia
C) sinus tachycardia
D) accelerated idioventricular rhythm
,Question 4.
B) enteric-coated
ANSWER
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self administered medications. The
CPCT should recognize that which of the following medications should no be crushed?
A) scored tablet
B) enteric-coated
C) intradermal
D) parenteral
Question 5.
C) presurgical
ANSWER
When a CPCT is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results have
priority?
A) lead
B) basal metibolic panel
C) presurgical
D) ferritin
Question 6.
C) milk the site
ANSWER
A CPCT is changing a patient's bedding and is accidentally stuck with a needle. Which of the
following actions should the CPCT take first?
A) visit the occupational health facility
B) complete an incident report
C) milk the affected site
D) report the incident to the supervisor
Question 7.
B) to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
ANSWER
A CPCT should recognize that a chain of custody is sued for which of the following reasons?
A) to follow methods of collection with samples and data
B) to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
C) to ensure the samples are being disposed of using correct operating procedures
D) to track the location of samples and data
,Question 8.
B) 15 to 30 degree angle
ANSWER
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at a...
A) 5 to 10° angle
B) 15 to 30° angle
C) 40 to 45° angle
D) 50 to 60° angle
Question 9.
A) lavender top
ANSWER
Which of the following tubes should be collected first
for dermal samples?
A) lavender top
B) green top
C) red top
D) light blue too
Question 10.
B) when a patient is being tested
ANSWER
When should the code on glucose covettes be compared to the code on the glucometer?
A) after a new package of cuvettes is opened
B) when a patient is being tested
C) at the beginning of a shift
D) following and error code
Question 11.
B) release all air before retesting
ANSWER
A CPCT makes a mistake while measuring a patient's blood pressure. What action should the
CPCT take?
A) partially deflate the cuff and then re-inflate it
B) release all air before retesting
C) measure blood pressure using a different arm
D) measure blood pressure using a different cuff
, Question 12.
C) an elevated temperature
ANSWER
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the
following vital signs should the CPCT report first?
A) a drop in blood pressure
B) an elevated blood pressure
C) an elevated temperature
D) a drop in temperature
Question 13.
B) "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
ANSWER
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made my the patient
indicated a need for further teaching, regarding HIPPA?
A) "If my mother calls my doctor to ask about my condition, she will have to provide proof of
who she is."
B) "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion." C) "Because of a
language barrier, my provider can share my health information with his interpreter."
D) "If i am unconscious and need medical attention, my doctor can share my health
information with my son."
Question 14.
A) semi-fowlers
ANSWER
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT should
place the patient into which of the following positions?
A) semi-fowlers
B) high-fowlers
C) supine
D) prone
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
A) elevating the bed to a position equal
to the height of the stretcher.
ANSWER
Which of the following actions should the CPCPT take when preparing to transfer a patient
from a bed to a chair?
A) elevating the bed to a position equal to the height of the stretcher. B) elevating the bed to a
position lower than the height of the stretcher.
C) Reaching across the stretcher to assist the patient.
D) elevating the bed to a position higher than the height of the stretcher.
Question 2.
D) check the patient's respiratory rate
ANSWER
During a stress test, a CPCT notice that the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of
the following actions should the CPCT take?
A) administer oxygen to the patient
B) slow down the test
C) stop the exercise portion of the test
D) check the patient's respiratory rate
Question 3.
B) ventricular tachycardia
ANSWER
Identify the arrhythmia in this tracing:
A) junctional tachycardia
B) ventricular tachycardia
C) sinus tachycardia
D) accelerated idioventricular rhythm
,Question 4.
B) enteric-coated
ANSWER
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self administered medications. The
CPCT should recognize that which of the following medications should no be crushed?
A) scored tablet
B) enteric-coated
C) intradermal
D) parenteral
Question 5.
C) presurgical
ANSWER
When a CPCT is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results have
priority?
A) lead
B) basal metibolic panel
C) presurgical
D) ferritin
Question 6.
C) milk the site
ANSWER
A CPCT is changing a patient's bedding and is accidentally stuck with a needle. Which of the
following actions should the CPCT take first?
A) visit the occupational health facility
B) complete an incident report
C) milk the affected site
D) report the incident to the supervisor
Question 7.
B) to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
ANSWER
A CPCT should recognize that a chain of custody is sued for which of the following reasons?
A) to follow methods of collection with samples and data
B) to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
C) to ensure the samples are being disposed of using correct operating procedures
D) to track the location of samples and data
,Question 8.
B) 15 to 30 degree angle
ANSWER
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at a...
A) 5 to 10° angle
B) 15 to 30° angle
C) 40 to 45° angle
D) 50 to 60° angle
Question 9.
A) lavender top
ANSWER
Which of the following tubes should be collected first
for dermal samples?
A) lavender top
B) green top
C) red top
D) light blue too
Question 10.
B) when a patient is being tested
ANSWER
When should the code on glucose covettes be compared to the code on the glucometer?
A) after a new package of cuvettes is opened
B) when a patient is being tested
C) at the beginning of a shift
D) following and error code
Question 11.
B) release all air before retesting
ANSWER
A CPCT makes a mistake while measuring a patient's blood pressure. What action should the
CPCT take?
A) partially deflate the cuff and then re-inflate it
B) release all air before retesting
C) measure blood pressure using a different arm
D) measure blood pressure using a different cuff
, Question 12.
C) an elevated temperature
ANSWER
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the
following vital signs should the CPCT report first?
A) a drop in blood pressure
B) an elevated blood pressure
C) an elevated temperature
D) a drop in temperature
Question 13.
B) "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
ANSWER
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made my the patient
indicated a need for further teaching, regarding HIPPA?
A) "If my mother calls my doctor to ask about my condition, she will have to provide proof of
who she is."
B) "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion." C) "Because of a
language barrier, my provider can share my health information with his interpreter."
D) "If i am unconscious and need medical attention, my doctor can share my health
information with my son."
Question 14.
A) semi-fowlers
ANSWER
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT should
place the patient into which of the following positions?
A) semi-fowlers
B) high-fowlers
C) supine
D) prone
