PCT NHA Review Exam Questions and
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A PCT is assisting during meal time with a patient who is at risk for dysphagia. The tech should
identify that which of the following foods should be calculated as fluid intake for the
intake/output record?
a. sliced banana
b. scrambled eggs
c. mashed potatoes
d. chocolate pudding - ANSWERS-d. chocolate pudding.
A PCT is reviewing quality improvement tools. which of the following tools attempts to improve
patient safety and the quality of health care by eliminating unnecessary processes and reflecting
resources to patient needs?
a. Failure modes and effects analysis
b. Six sigma
c. Lean methodology
d. Root-cause analysis - ANSWERS-c. Lean methodology
A PCT is preparing to label a specimen tube following a blood collection.. which of the following
actions should the tech take?
a. Face the patient while labeling the specimen tube
b. Use a pencil to label the specimen
c. Avoid using computer-generated labels
d. Initial the label prior to blood collection - ANSWERS-a. Face the patient while labeling the
specimen tube
,A PCT is preparing to weigh a patient who is at risk for falls. which of the following actions
should the tech take when using a mechanical scale to weigh the patient?
a. Place a walker over the scale for the patient to use as support
b. Give the patient a cane to use as support while being weighed
c. Instruct the patient to hold onto the neck of the scale while being weighed
d. Position a chair by the scale for the patient to lean on - ANSWERS-a. Place a walker over the
scale for the patient to use as support
A PCT is caring for a patient who has an ostomy. which of the following actions should the tech
take when providing ostomy care?
a. Use toilet paper to wipe around the stoma
b. Wipe the area around the stoma vigorously when cleaning
c. Use hot water to clean around the stoma
d. Apply a bag that is 3.8cm (1.5in) larger than the stoma - ANSWERS-a. Use toilet paper to wipe
around the stoma
A PCT is preparing to assist a patient to ambulate using a gait belt. which of the following
statements should the tech make?
a. "I will apply the gait belt under your arms"
b. "You can support yourself by holding onto my arms"
c. "You should walk slightly behind me"
d. "I will support you by walking on your stronger side" - ANSWERS-b. "You can support yourself
by holding onto my arms"
A PCT is preparing to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. which of
the following methods should the tech use?
a. Manually using the apical area
b. Manually using the radial artery
, c. Electronically using a pulse oximeter
d. Electronically using an EKG machine - ANSWERS-a. Manually using the apical area
A PCT should identify that a healthcare facility's infection control program is required by which
of the following institution?
a. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
b. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS)
c. The Joint Commission (TJC)
d. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) - ANSWERS-c. The joint commission (TJC)
Two patient care technicians are transferring a patient who is deceased from a bed to a morgue
gurney. To avoid injury, the tech should use which of the following body mechanics?
a. Roll the patient gently from the bed to the gurney
b. Use a draw sheet to lift the patient
c. Have one technician lift the head, the other lift the feet, & allow the momentum to move the
patient
d. Use a mechanical lift with a sling to move the body - ANSWERS-b. Use a draw sheet to lift the
patient
A PCT is caring for a patient following the application of an immobility splint. which of the
following actions should the technician take to ensure the patient's safety?
a. Lower the bed's side rails
b. Raise the bed to the tech's working height
c. Ensure that the splint remains moist
d. Place the call light within the patient's reach - ANSWERS-
A PCT is preparing to collect & transport a bilirubin blood specimen. The tech should use a tube
that is which of the following colors?
Answers19
A PCT is assisting during meal time with a patient who is at risk for dysphagia. The tech should
identify that which of the following foods should be calculated as fluid intake for the
intake/output record?
a. sliced banana
b. scrambled eggs
c. mashed potatoes
d. chocolate pudding - ANSWERS-d. chocolate pudding.
A PCT is reviewing quality improvement tools. which of the following tools attempts to improve
patient safety and the quality of health care by eliminating unnecessary processes and reflecting
resources to patient needs?
a. Failure modes and effects analysis
b. Six sigma
c. Lean methodology
d. Root-cause analysis - ANSWERS-c. Lean methodology
A PCT is preparing to label a specimen tube following a blood collection.. which of the following
actions should the tech take?
a. Face the patient while labeling the specimen tube
b. Use a pencil to label the specimen
c. Avoid using computer-generated labels
d. Initial the label prior to blood collection - ANSWERS-a. Face the patient while labeling the
specimen tube
,A PCT is preparing to weigh a patient who is at risk for falls. which of the following actions
should the tech take when using a mechanical scale to weigh the patient?
a. Place a walker over the scale for the patient to use as support
b. Give the patient a cane to use as support while being weighed
c. Instruct the patient to hold onto the neck of the scale while being weighed
d. Position a chair by the scale for the patient to lean on - ANSWERS-a. Place a walker over the
scale for the patient to use as support
A PCT is caring for a patient who has an ostomy. which of the following actions should the tech
take when providing ostomy care?
a. Use toilet paper to wipe around the stoma
b. Wipe the area around the stoma vigorously when cleaning
c. Use hot water to clean around the stoma
d. Apply a bag that is 3.8cm (1.5in) larger than the stoma - ANSWERS-a. Use toilet paper to wipe
around the stoma
A PCT is preparing to assist a patient to ambulate using a gait belt. which of the following
statements should the tech make?
a. "I will apply the gait belt under your arms"
b. "You can support yourself by holding onto my arms"
c. "You should walk slightly behind me"
d. "I will support you by walking on your stronger side" - ANSWERS-b. "You can support yourself
by holding onto my arms"
A PCT is preparing to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. which of
the following methods should the tech use?
a. Manually using the apical area
b. Manually using the radial artery
, c. Electronically using a pulse oximeter
d. Electronically using an EKG machine - ANSWERS-a. Manually using the apical area
A PCT should identify that a healthcare facility's infection control program is required by which
of the following institution?
a. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
b. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS)
c. The Joint Commission (TJC)
d. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) - ANSWERS-c. The joint commission (TJC)
Two patient care technicians are transferring a patient who is deceased from a bed to a morgue
gurney. To avoid injury, the tech should use which of the following body mechanics?
a. Roll the patient gently from the bed to the gurney
b. Use a draw sheet to lift the patient
c. Have one technician lift the head, the other lift the feet, & allow the momentum to move the
patient
d. Use a mechanical lift with a sling to move the body - ANSWERS-b. Use a draw sheet to lift the
patient
A PCT is caring for a patient following the application of an immobility splint. which of the
following actions should the technician take to ensure the patient's safety?
a. Lower the bed's side rails
b. Raise the bed to the tech's working height
c. Ensure that the splint remains moist
d. Place the call light within the patient's reach - ANSWERS-
A PCT is preparing to collect & transport a bilirubin blood specimen. The tech should use a tube
that is which of the following colors?
