NHA PCT Study Guide Latest 2022
A CPCT should recognize that which of the following scenarios requires an aseptic dressing change?
-changing the surgical wound dressing of a patient 1 day post-op
-changing a patient's triple lumen catheter dressing
-changing the dressing of a patient who has a deep wound drain
-changing the dressing of a patient who has a superficial decubiti
Changing the dressing of a patient who has a superficial decubiti
When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of breakdown is
-hematoma
-redness
-melanoma
-cyanosis
Redness
While working with the automated Laboratory Information System, correct input of data is most critical
because incorrect data may
-cause a system error
-be reported to the health care provider
-lead to a quality assurance issue
-remain in the patient file indefinitely
Be reported to a health care provider
A CPCT is caring for a patient who has an order for tobramycin (Tobrex) level to be drawn 1 hr after
dose. The medication has been ordered for 1100. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take?
-draw the blood at 1100
-check with the nurse
-check with the laboratory
-ask the patient
Check with the nurse
Before applying wrist restraints to a patient, a CPCT should take which of the following actions?
,-check with the nurse for restraint order
-measure the patient's blood pressure
-measure the patient's 02 saturation
-drain the patient's foley catheter
Check with the nurse for restraint order
A CPCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The CPCT should recognize that which of the following
situations could result in an inaccurate reading?
-the cuff deflates too quickly
-the cuff inflates too quickly
-the arm is lower than the heart
-the arm is at the level of the heart
The arm is lower than the heart
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following procedures should the PCT recognize as
requiring aseptic technique?
-patient identification
-documentation
-waste management
-intact skin care
Waste management
Identify the arrhythmia in the tracing below.
-junctional tachycardia
-ventricular tachycardia
-sinus tachycardia
-accelerated idioventricular rhythm
Ventricular tachycardia
(wide QRS complex at 150 bpm)
Which of the following is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
-a HIPAA violation
,-a transfusion reaction
-a medical transcription error
-a pharmaceutical reaction
a transfusion reaction
Which of the following statements made by a CPCT, regarding preparation of a peripheral blood smear,
indicates the need for further teaching?
-"I will press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower slide."
-"I will make sure the drop of blood is spread on the lower slide within seconds."
-"My smear should occupy 2/3 of the total slide area."
-"My smear should be spread almost to the edges of the slide."
"I will press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower slide."
A CPCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following findings should the CPCT report to the
nurse first?
-blood pressure 139/88 mm Hg
-apical pulse of 84 bpm
-respiration rate of 22/min
-temperature of 38.5 C (100.5 F)
temperature of 38.5 C (100.5 F)
During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the following is
an appropriate course of action for the technician?
-administer oxygen to the patient
-slow down the test
, -stop the exercise portion of the test
-check the patient's respiratory rate
check the patient's respiratory rate
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statments made by the patient indicates a
need for further teaching, regarding HIPAA?
-"If my mother calls my doctor to ask about my condition, she will have to provide proof of who she is."
-"If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
-Because of a language barrier, my provider can share my health information with his interpreter."
-"If I am unconscious and need medical attention, my doctor can share my health information with my
son."
"If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
A CPCT is caring for four patients. Which of the following findings should the CPCT report to the nurse?
-a patient is identified with polyuria and a blood glucose of 200 mg/dL
-a patient is identified with vertigo and a blood glucose of 90 mg/dL
-a patient is identified with tinnitus and blood glucose of 70 mg/dL
-a patient is identified with fatigue and a blood glucose of 120 mg/dL
a patient is identified with polyuria and a blood glucose of 200 mg/dL
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?
-semi-fowler's
-high-fowler's
-supine
A CPCT should recognize that which of the following scenarios requires an aseptic dressing change?
-changing the surgical wound dressing of a patient 1 day post-op
-changing a patient's triple lumen catheter dressing
-changing the dressing of a patient who has a deep wound drain
-changing the dressing of a patient who has a superficial decubiti
Changing the dressing of a patient who has a superficial decubiti
When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of breakdown is
-hematoma
-redness
-melanoma
-cyanosis
Redness
While working with the automated Laboratory Information System, correct input of data is most critical
because incorrect data may
-cause a system error
-be reported to the health care provider
-lead to a quality assurance issue
-remain in the patient file indefinitely
Be reported to a health care provider
A CPCT is caring for a patient who has an order for tobramycin (Tobrex) level to be drawn 1 hr after
dose. The medication has been ordered for 1100. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take?
-draw the blood at 1100
-check with the nurse
-check with the laboratory
-ask the patient
Check with the nurse
Before applying wrist restraints to a patient, a CPCT should take which of the following actions?
,-check with the nurse for restraint order
-measure the patient's blood pressure
-measure the patient's 02 saturation
-drain the patient's foley catheter
Check with the nurse for restraint order
A CPCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The CPCT should recognize that which of the following
situations could result in an inaccurate reading?
-the cuff deflates too quickly
-the cuff inflates too quickly
-the arm is lower than the heart
-the arm is at the level of the heart
The arm is lower than the heart
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following procedures should the PCT recognize as
requiring aseptic technique?
-patient identification
-documentation
-waste management
-intact skin care
Waste management
Identify the arrhythmia in the tracing below.
-junctional tachycardia
-ventricular tachycardia
-sinus tachycardia
-accelerated idioventricular rhythm
Ventricular tachycardia
(wide QRS complex at 150 bpm)
Which of the following is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
-a HIPAA violation
,-a transfusion reaction
-a medical transcription error
-a pharmaceutical reaction
a transfusion reaction
Which of the following statements made by a CPCT, regarding preparation of a peripheral blood smear,
indicates the need for further teaching?
-"I will press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower slide."
-"I will make sure the drop of blood is spread on the lower slide within seconds."
-"My smear should occupy 2/3 of the total slide area."
-"My smear should be spread almost to the edges of the slide."
"I will press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower slide."
A CPCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following findings should the CPCT report to the
nurse first?
-blood pressure 139/88 mm Hg
-apical pulse of 84 bpm
-respiration rate of 22/min
-temperature of 38.5 C (100.5 F)
temperature of 38.5 C (100.5 F)
During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the following is
an appropriate course of action for the technician?
-administer oxygen to the patient
-slow down the test
, -stop the exercise portion of the test
-check the patient's respiratory rate
check the patient's respiratory rate
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statments made by the patient indicates a
need for further teaching, regarding HIPAA?
-"If my mother calls my doctor to ask about my condition, she will have to provide proof of who she is."
-"If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
-Because of a language barrier, my provider can share my health information with his interpreter."
-"If I am unconscious and need medical attention, my doctor can share my health information with my
son."
"If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
A CPCT is caring for four patients. Which of the following findings should the CPCT report to the nurse?
-a patient is identified with polyuria and a blood glucose of 200 mg/dL
-a patient is identified with vertigo and a blood glucose of 90 mg/dL
-a patient is identified with tinnitus and blood glucose of 70 mg/dL
-a patient is identified with fatigue and a blood glucose of 120 mg/dL
a patient is identified with polyuria and a blood glucose of 200 mg/dL
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?
-semi-fowler's
-high-fowler's
-supine
