Prepare for your PCT (Patient Care Technician) NHA certification exam with this comprehensive 2025/2026 practice test. Includes phlebotomy, ECG, HIPAA, patient care, medical terminology, and clinical procedures. All answers verified and graded A+. Ideal f

PCT NHA EXAM WITH QUESTIONS 100%
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CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027: Guarantee A+
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1.-The-lavender-topped-tube-contains:
a.-No-additive -
b.-SPS - -

c.-Na+-citrate
d.-EDTA---Correct-answer-d.-EDTA -
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1.-The-additive-in-a-gray-topped-tube-is: -
a.-K+-oxalate --
b.-Na+-citrate
c.-EDTA -
d.-None-of-the-above---Correct-answer-a.-K+-oxalate
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1.-Which-of-the-needle-has-the-largest-gauge?
a. 16-g --
b. 20-g-
c.-21-g
d.-25-g---Correct-answer-a.-16-g -
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1.-Which-of-the-following-gauge-needle-is-used-for-the-typical-adult-venipuncture?
a. 23-g--
b. 16-g-
c.-21-g
d.-25-g---Correct-answer-c.-21-g -




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1.-The-venipuncture-equipment-that-consists-of-a-needle-attached-to-a-plastic-tubing-is
known-as: --
a.-Syringe
b.-Evacuated-tube -
c.-Winged-infusion-set -
d.-Micro-collection-container---Correct-answer-c.-Winged-infusion-set -
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, 1.-All-of-the-following-are-true-about-winged-infusion-sets-EXCEPT: -
a.-Commonly-referred-to-as-a-butterfly -
b.-Comes-in-needles-sizes-of-16g-and-18g -
c.-Used-on-fragile-veins -
d.-Preferred-over-a-syringe---Correct-answer-b.-Comes-in-needles-sizes-of-16g-and-18g
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1.-You-are-about-to-draw-a-FBG-on-a-patient-and-the-patient-states-that-he-took-his
medications-with-some-orange-juice-this-morning.-What-would-you-do-next? -
a.-Draw-the-patient's-blood -
b. Explain-to-the-patient-that-you-cannot-draw-his-blood-without-speaking-to-his-physician-
first-
c. Tell-the-patient-to-call-his-physician-immediately-
Ask-the-patient-to-leave-and-come-back-tomorrow---Correct-answer-b.-Explain-to-the-patient-
that-you-cannot-draw-his-blood-without-speaking-to-his-physician-first-
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1.-Which-of-the-following-actions-is-incorrect-when-performing-a-dermal-puncture? -
a.-Using-a-2.0-mm-lancet-on-a-child -
b.-Puncturing-the-plantar-surface-of-the-heel -
c.-Allowing-the-alcohol-to-dry-onsite-prior-to-puncture -
d.-Collecting-the-first-drop-of-blood---Correct-answer-d.-Collecting-the-first-drop-of-blood
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1.-The-function-of-veins-is-to:-
a. Carry-oxygen-rich-blood-to-the-heart-
b. Facilitate-the-exchange-of-oxygen-rich-blood-and-deoxygenated-blood-
c. Carry-deoxygenated-blood-away-from-the-heart-
d. Carry-deoxygenated-blood-to-the-heart---Correct-answer-d.-Carry-deoxygenated-blood-
to-the-heart-

1.-The-function-of-arteries-is-to:-
a. Facilitate-the-exchange-of-oxygen-rich-blood-and-deoxygenated-blood-
b. Carry-oxygen-rich-blood-away-from-the-heart-
c. Carry-deoxygenated-blood-to-the-heart-
d. Pump-blood-to-all-parts-of-the-body---Correct-answer-b.-Carry-oxygen-rich-blood-away-
from-the-heart-
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1.-The-average-heart-rate-is: -
a. 72-bpm--
b. 62-bpm-
c.-82-bpm
d.-92-bpm---Correct-answer-a.-72-bpm
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1.-Which-of-the-following-actions-should-the-PCT-take-if-the-baseline-of-the-ECG-is-off
center?-
a.-Adjust-the-standardization-button -
b.-Adjust-the-sensitivity -
c.-Adjust-the-stylus-(although-ECG-machines-no-longer-have-styluses) -