NHA PCT Exam 2023 Complete Questions with Answers (Graded 100%)

NHA PCT Exam 2023 Complete Questions with Answers (Graded 100%) 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 - correct answersa 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." - correct answers"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) - correct answerstemperature 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 - correct answerscheck 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." - correct answers"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 - correct answersa 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 -prone - correct answerssemi-fowler's A CPCT is working in a facility when the fire alarm goes off. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take first? -contain the fire by closing all the doors -consult the fire safety routes -announce a code over the intercom system -extinguish the fire - correct answerscontain the fire by closing all the doors A CPCT is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released? -after the draw is complete -after the last tube -1 to 2 min -3 to 4 min - correct answers1 to 2 min Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? -cleanse the site with an antiseptic wipe -select the appropriate part of the third or fourth finger -position the blade of the lancet across the lines of the fingertip -confirm the correct identify of the patient - correct answersconfirm the correct identity of the patient Which of the following findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? - 1-year-old patient w/pulse of 50 bpm - 12-year-old patient w/pulse of 76 bpm - 40-year-old patient w/pulse of 88 bpm - 89-year-old patient w/ pulse of 85 bpm - correct answers1-year-old patient w/pulse of 50 bpm