NHA PCT/A Exam ||WITH A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS!!
A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has died which of the following actions should
the tech take correct answers Secure any of the patients valuables, including rings, watches,
or money for delivery to the patient's family
Which of the following actions should a patient care technician take when discharging a
patient correct answers Escort the patient using a wheelchair
A patient care tech is in the cafeteria during lunch and she's a visitor that appears to be
choking which of the following actions should the technician take first correct answers Ask
the visitor if she is able to speak
A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has an ileostomy, which of the following types
of stool should the tech expect to observe in the ostomy pouch correct answers Liquid
A patient care tech should identify that which of the following is the minimum preferred
volume of urine for a routine urinalysis correct answers 30 ML
A patient care technician in a hospital is concerned about the unethical behavior of a
coworker to which of the following people should the tech report this concert correct answers
The charge nurse
A patient care tech is caring for a four year old patient who reports right arm pain, detect
should identify that which of the following methods should be used to measure pain intensity
for the patient correct answers Ask the child to point to the drawing on the face that matches
the pain level
A patient care tech is preparing to ambulate a patient who is at increased risk for falls. The
patient ask the technician. Why do you have to place the belt around me which of the
following responses should the tech make? correct answers Gait belts are an added safety
feature when assisting patients to walk
A patient care tech is assisting with the admission of a patient who has hearing loss which of
the following actions should the tech take when communicating with this patient correct
answers Right questions and instructions on a notepad
A patient care tech has just obtained a 12 lead EKG from a patient. When should the tech
cleaned and disinfected reusable EKG equipment correct answers Immediately after each
patient
A patient care tech is assisting a nurse to apply a hand wrist immobility splint for a patient
who has left sided paralysis due to a stroke. The tech should identify that the sprint will
secure the patient hand and wrist in which of the following positions. correct answers Wrist
and slight dorsiflexion
A patient care tech should identify that according to the CDC, standard precautions, gloves
are required for which of the following tasks correct answers Handling linen that is soiled
with blood
,A patient care tech is changing linens for a patient who has clostridium Difícilie and who's
bed is soiled with stool which of the following actions should the technician take? correct
answers Place the linens in a biohazard linen bag
A patient care tech is preparing to care for a patient who has pulmonary tuberculosis, which
of the following pieces of personal protective equipment. Should the tech put on before
entering the patient's room correct answers N 95 respirator
A patient care tech is participating in a mock disaster situation at work which of the following
should the tech identify as an example of an internal disaster correct answers A fire
A patient care tech in a clinic is receiving a urine specimen from a patient who completed a
20 for urine collection. The technician should ensure that which of the following
requirements have been met for this test. correct answers The specimen was refrigerated prior
to being returned
A patient care tech should identify that OSHA guidelines require text to take which of the
following actions to prevent needlestick injuries during vein puncture correct answers
Dispose of needles and sharps container
A patient care tech observed a nurse is administering and influenza vaccine to a patient detect
should identify that receiving an influenza vaccine brakes which of the following links in the
chain of infection correct answers Susceptible host
A patient care tech is preparing to transport a patient using a wheelchair which of the
following actions should the tech take when assisting a patient out of bed correct answers
Have the patient push off the bed using his hands when prompted
A patient care tech should identify that which of the following pieces of personal protective
equipment should be removed first correct answers Gloves
A patient care tech over here is the son of a patient who is terminally ill asking a nurse to
keep the diagnosis secret from his father and the nurse agrees the textured recognize that the
nurses action is a violation of which of the following parts of patient bill of rights correct
answers The right to information about One's condition
A patient care tech is caring for a patient with a fire alert is activated. The tech should
identify that they are in the fire response manometer R a CE stands for which of the
following correct answers Rescue
A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has stage three pressure ulcer which of the
following manifestations should the tech expect correct answers Subcutaneous fat is visible
and wound drainage
Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal samples? correct answers
Lavender top
Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large you waves on an EKG? correct
answers And decreased potassium levels hypokalemia
, A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has an N dwelling urinary catheter. How often
should the tech empty the drainage receptacle? correct answers Every eight hours
A patient care tech is caring for for patient which of the following should the tech report to
the nurse correct answers Hey, patient who has a blood glucose level of 190 MG
A patient care tech is caring for a new patient which of the following questions should the
tech ask the patient to verify their identity correct answers What is your name and date of
birth?
A patient presents alert and oriented, but a patient care tech find that all the wave forms are
negative and lead won. The tech should check the cable connections for which of the
following limb electrodes. correct answers White arm and left arm
A patient care tech has a paid the specimen that must remain at body temperature when
transported to the lab for processing which of the following actions, should the tech take
correct answers Place the specimen in a warming device
A patient care tech is teaching a patient how to use a Holter monitor which of the following
statements should the tech include correct answers Metal detectors should be avoided
A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after having an
EKG 48 hr prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation by the patient care
technician? correct answers "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of
time."
A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is receiving enternal nutrition via an NG tube
which of the following findings should the technician expect correct answers Throat,
irritation
A patient care tech is caring for for clients. The tech should identify that which of the
following patient is at greatest risk for a fall. correct answers And 86 year old patient who is
for our post operative
A patient care tech should identify that which of the following incidence should be reported
to the joint commission correct answers Sentinel event
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the
vein puncture site after the needle is removed correct answers Apply pressure to prevent
leakage of blood into the tissue
A patient care tech is providing PALLiative care to a patient the patient family express his
feelings of anger and hopelessness, which of the following action should the tech tech correct
answers Listen when The Family is ready to talk
A patient care tech documents, a patient, vital signs using a bedside electronic health record
system. The tech should identify that which of the following is primary advantage of a
bedside EHR system. correct answers It makes information immediately available to the
healthcare team
A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has died which of the following actions should
the tech take correct answers Secure any of the patients valuables, including rings, watches,
or money for delivery to the patient's family
Which of the following actions should a patient care technician take when discharging a
patient correct answers Escort the patient using a wheelchair
A patient care tech is in the cafeteria during lunch and she's a visitor that appears to be
choking which of the following actions should the technician take first correct answers Ask
the visitor if she is able to speak
A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has an ileostomy, which of the following types
of stool should the tech expect to observe in the ostomy pouch correct answers Liquid
A patient care tech should identify that which of the following is the minimum preferred
volume of urine for a routine urinalysis correct answers 30 ML
A patient care technician in a hospital is concerned about the unethical behavior of a
coworker to which of the following people should the tech report this concert correct answers
The charge nurse
A patient care tech is caring for a four year old patient who reports right arm pain, detect
should identify that which of the following methods should be used to measure pain intensity
for the patient correct answers Ask the child to point to the drawing on the face that matches
the pain level
A patient care tech is preparing to ambulate a patient who is at increased risk for falls. The
patient ask the technician. Why do you have to place the belt around me which of the
following responses should the tech make? correct answers Gait belts are an added safety
feature when assisting patients to walk
A patient care tech is assisting with the admission of a patient who has hearing loss which of
the following actions should the tech take when communicating with this patient correct
answers Right questions and instructions on a notepad
A patient care tech has just obtained a 12 lead EKG from a patient. When should the tech
cleaned and disinfected reusable EKG equipment correct answers Immediately after each
patient
A patient care tech is assisting a nurse to apply a hand wrist immobility splint for a patient
who has left sided paralysis due to a stroke. The tech should identify that the sprint will
secure the patient hand and wrist in which of the following positions. correct answers Wrist
and slight dorsiflexion
A patient care tech should identify that according to the CDC, standard precautions, gloves
are required for which of the following tasks correct answers Handling linen that is soiled
with blood
,A patient care tech is changing linens for a patient who has clostridium Difícilie and who's
bed is soiled with stool which of the following actions should the technician take? correct
answers Place the linens in a biohazard linen bag
A patient care tech is preparing to care for a patient who has pulmonary tuberculosis, which
of the following pieces of personal protective equipment. Should the tech put on before
entering the patient's room correct answers N 95 respirator
A patient care tech is participating in a mock disaster situation at work which of the following
should the tech identify as an example of an internal disaster correct answers A fire
A patient care tech in a clinic is receiving a urine specimen from a patient who completed a
20 for urine collection. The technician should ensure that which of the following
requirements have been met for this test. correct answers The specimen was refrigerated prior
to being returned
A patient care tech should identify that OSHA guidelines require text to take which of the
following actions to prevent needlestick injuries during vein puncture correct answers
Dispose of needles and sharps container
A patient care tech observed a nurse is administering and influenza vaccine to a patient detect
should identify that receiving an influenza vaccine brakes which of the following links in the
chain of infection correct answers Susceptible host
A patient care tech is preparing to transport a patient using a wheelchair which of the
following actions should the tech take when assisting a patient out of bed correct answers
Have the patient push off the bed using his hands when prompted
A patient care tech should identify that which of the following pieces of personal protective
equipment should be removed first correct answers Gloves
A patient care tech over here is the son of a patient who is terminally ill asking a nurse to
keep the diagnosis secret from his father and the nurse agrees the textured recognize that the
nurses action is a violation of which of the following parts of patient bill of rights correct
answers The right to information about One's condition
A patient care tech is caring for a patient with a fire alert is activated. The tech should
identify that they are in the fire response manometer R a CE stands for which of the
following correct answers Rescue
A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has stage three pressure ulcer which of the
following manifestations should the tech expect correct answers Subcutaneous fat is visible
and wound drainage
Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal samples? correct answers
Lavender top
Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large you waves on an EKG? correct
answers And decreased potassium levels hypokalemia
, A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has an N dwelling urinary catheter. How often
should the tech empty the drainage receptacle? correct answers Every eight hours
A patient care tech is caring for for patient which of the following should the tech report to
the nurse correct answers Hey, patient who has a blood glucose level of 190 MG
A patient care tech is caring for a new patient which of the following questions should the
tech ask the patient to verify their identity correct answers What is your name and date of
birth?
A patient presents alert and oriented, but a patient care tech find that all the wave forms are
negative and lead won. The tech should check the cable connections for which of the
following limb electrodes. correct answers White arm and left arm
A patient care tech has a paid the specimen that must remain at body temperature when
transported to the lab for processing which of the following actions, should the tech take
correct answers Place the specimen in a warming device
A patient care tech is teaching a patient how to use a Holter monitor which of the following
statements should the tech include correct answers Metal detectors should be avoided
A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after having an
EKG 48 hr prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation by the patient care
technician? correct answers "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of
time."
A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is receiving enternal nutrition via an NG tube
which of the following findings should the technician expect correct answers Throat,
irritation
A patient care tech is caring for for clients. The tech should identify that which of the
following patient is at greatest risk for a fall. correct answers And 86 year old patient who is
for our post operative
A patient care tech should identify that which of the following incidence should be reported
to the joint commission correct answers Sentinel event
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the
vein puncture site after the needle is removed correct answers Apply pressure to prevent
leakage of blood into the tissue
A patient care tech is providing PALLiative care to a patient the patient family express his
feelings of anger and hopelessness, which of the following action should the tech tech correct
answers Listen when The Family is ready to talk
A patient care tech documents, a patient, vital signs using a bedside electronic health record
system. The tech should identify that which of the following is primary advantage of a
bedside EHR system. correct answers It makes information immediately available to the
healthcare team
