(Solution Guide) NHA PCT Review Guide_ Verified Answers 2022

NHA PCT Review Guide Verified Answers 2022 1. A CPCT should recognize that which of the following scenarios requires an aseptic dressing change?  changing the dressing of a patient who has a superficial decubiti 2. When observing a patient’s skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of breakdown is  Redness; The CPCT should recognize that redness is the first sign of skin breakdown. 3. While working with the automated Laboratory Information System, correct input of data is most critical because incorrect data may  Be reported to the health care provider; the health care provider may choose a treatment option based on erroneous test result which will most likely endanger patient safety and wellbeing. 4. 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? Check with the nurse; The CPCT should verify with the nurse the exact time the medication was given. 5. Before applying wrist restraints to a patient, a CPCT should take which of the following actions? 8. Identify the arrhythmia in the tracing below. -junctional tachycardia -ventricular tachycardia -sinus tachycardia -accelerated idioventricular rhythm Answer ventricular tachycardia (wide QRS complex at 150 bpm) 9. Which of the following is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? A transfusion reaction; An undetected error could cause a fatal transfusion reaction. 10. 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; The patient care technician should never press down on the spreader slide while preparing the smear. 11. A CPCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following findings should the CPCT report to the nurse first?