NHA CPCT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
what is a risk factor for elder abuse - ANSWER-Isolation
what action should you take when preforming ostomy care - ANSWER-use toilet paper
to wipe around the stoma
what action should you take when performing suctioning - ANSWER-The technician
should apply suction for no longer than 15 seconds and repeat it after 1 to 2 min if
necessary
how should you determine pulse for a patient who has atrial fib. - ANSWER-manually,
using the apical area
how can a patient benefit from EHR - ANSWER-The EHR allows departments within a
facility to interact in a timely fashion, improving coordination of care.
A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a wound left to heal by way of
granulation. How often should this wound be redressed? - ANSWER-Every 24 h
The CPCT has orders to collect blood cultures, CBC, PTT, and an iron pannel. He
forgets to draw for the PTT. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? -
ANSWER-Keep the specimens collected and draw the PTT
why would a specimen be wrapped in aluminum foil - ANSWER-to protect the specimen
from light
infection control plans is required by what institution - ANSWER-the joint commission
when inserting dentures .... - ANSWER-replace upper denture before lower denture
when should a patient care tech compare the code on glucose cuvettes to the code on
the glucometer - ANSWER-when a patient is being tested
how should the tech explain how to use a cane - ANSWER-The technician should
instruct the patient to use the cane on the stronger side of the body to enhance the
support provided by the cane and the stronger extremities.
A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has a large wound on the upper
thigh that is draining purulent fluid. The technician should identify that this wound will
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
what is a risk factor for elder abuse - ANSWER-Isolation
what action should you take when preforming ostomy care - ANSWER-use toilet paper
to wipe around the stoma
what action should you take when performing suctioning - ANSWER-The technician
should apply suction for no longer than 15 seconds and repeat it after 1 to 2 min if
necessary
how should you determine pulse for a patient who has atrial fib. - ANSWER-manually,
using the apical area
how can a patient benefit from EHR - ANSWER-The EHR allows departments within a
facility to interact in a timely fashion, improving coordination of care.
A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a wound left to heal by way of
granulation. How often should this wound be redressed? - ANSWER-Every 24 h
The CPCT has orders to collect blood cultures, CBC, PTT, and an iron pannel. He
forgets to draw for the PTT. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? -
ANSWER-Keep the specimens collected and draw the PTT
why would a specimen be wrapped in aluminum foil - ANSWER-to protect the specimen
from light
infection control plans is required by what institution - ANSWER-the joint commission
when inserting dentures .... - ANSWER-replace upper denture before lower denture
when should a patient care tech compare the code on glucose cuvettes to the code on
the glucometer - ANSWER-when a patient is being tested
how should the tech explain how to use a cane - ANSWER-The technician should
instruct the patient to use the cane on the stronger side of the body to enhance the
support provided by the cane and the stronger extremities.
A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has a large wound on the upper
thigh that is draining purulent fluid. The technician should identify that this wound will
