NHA PCT Test with Questions and Answers

NHA PCT Test with Questions and Answers Which of the following provides specific definitions about the scope of practice for patient care technicians? A. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) B. The doctrine of informed consent C. The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) D. The state nurse practice acts ANSWER D. The state nurse practice acts A patient care technician should report which of the following as possible elder abuse or neglect? A. A patient who refuses to take prescribed medications B. A patient who reports receiving phone calls from family, but never any visits C. A patient who reports his checking account is being mismanaged by his adult grandchild D. A patient whose provider has refused to sign paperwork to allow for renewal of the patient's driver's license ANSWER C. A patient who reports his checking account is being mismanaged by his adult grandchild patient care technician is preparing to obtain a 12-lead EKG for a patient who is being evaluated for chest pain in the emergency department.Which of the following actions should the technician take if the patient expresses fear of the procedure? A. Advise the patient that the test is painless. B. Require the patient to remove all clothing. C. Inform the patient that refusal is not an option due to the presenting symptom. D. Caution the patient that jewelry near the wires and electrodes might cause sparks. ANSWER A. Advise the patient that the test is painless.