PCT NHA Exam questions with correct answers

Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching? - correct answer A. "I will apply the cuff to the upper arm." **B. "I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt." C. "I will locate the brachial artery with my fingers." D. "I will have the patient sit while I take the blood pressure." Which of the following positions is illustrated in the figure above? - correct answer A. Trendelenberg B. Prone **C. Fowler's D. Recovery In which of the following situations should the CPCT place the patient in the lithotomy position? - correct answer A. Nasal exam B. Head pain C. Stomach ache **D. Rectal exam Which of the following statements made by the CPCT demonstrates the need for further teaching? - correct answer A. "I will use the hand sanitizer before and after the examination." B. "I will place instruments near the examination table." **C. "I will leave the room during the examination to ensure privacy." D. "I will assist the doctor by drawing blood and urine samples." Which of the following test results should the CPCT report to the nurse immediately? - correct answer A. Blood pressure 102/62 mm Hg B. Pulse rate 104/min **C. Temperature 32.7 degress C (90.9 degress F)