NHA PCT Exam | Compliance, Safety
& Professional Responsibility |
Practice Questions, Answers &
Detailed Rationales
2026-2027
,When confirming a patient's information, which of the "Please state your full name and DOB for me."
following statements should you use?
"You are Mr. Bello room 218A, correct?"
"Are you Mr. Bello, and is your DOB May 8th, 1950?"
"Please state your full name and DOB for me."
"What is your last name and last 4 digits of your SSN?"
scope of practice a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope, or extent and
limits
CLIA Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments laws establishing standards for laboratory and clinics that test human specimens
scope of practice aka range of functions or job description
chain of command the line of authority that moves from the top of a hierarchy to the lowest level
chain of command in nursing -CNO
-Supervisor of the nursing department
-Nurse Manager
-Assistant Nurse Manager
-Charge Nurse
-Registered Nurse
-LPN
-PCT
organizatinal chart shows chain of command
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government agency in the
Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; provides safety guidelines for medical
offices and facilities focusing on preventing and handling needlestick injuries
Biological Hazards Viruses, bacteria, and other organisms in the environment that harm human health
are classified as
Image:
Biological
Hazards
what are potential sources of biological hazards? bodily fluids
, sharps biohazard materials such as needles, scalpel blades, and syringes
Should you recap a used needle? never
hazardous chemical Any chemical that is a health hazard or a physical hazard
saftey data sheet (SDS) an OSHA-required document that explains the hazards of a chemical product,
including exposure limits and protective measures to take when working with said
chemical
Radiological Hazards involve exposure to x-rays and other radioactive materials
Dosimeter a badge that records exposure to radiation that is worn when taking x-rays
Electrical Hazards Electrical connections not handled properly, may result in electric shock, burn, or
other injury.
guidelines to prevent electrical injuries -do not use extension cords
-make sure electrical equipment is grounded, maintained and has a current
inspection sticker
-do not plug more than 2 items into an outlet without using a power strip that the
facility has inspected and approved
-dry hands before using electrical equipment
-position electrical devices away from sinks, faucets and other sources of water
- do not use any equipment that has signs of wear (frayed cord, loose plug)
-report any potentially unsafe equipment to the biomedical engineering department
after tagging it and removing it from the patient's room
Fire or Explosive Hazards include open flames, oxygen, and flammable chemicals which can cause burns or
other injuries
are wet floors a safety hazard? yes
& Professional Responsibility |
Practice Questions, Answers &
Detailed Rationales
2026-2027
,When confirming a patient's information, which of the "Please state your full name and DOB for me."
following statements should you use?
"You are Mr. Bello room 218A, correct?"
"Are you Mr. Bello, and is your DOB May 8th, 1950?"
"Please state your full name and DOB for me."
"What is your last name and last 4 digits of your SSN?"
scope of practice a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope, or extent and
limits
CLIA Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments laws establishing standards for laboratory and clinics that test human specimens
scope of practice aka range of functions or job description
chain of command the line of authority that moves from the top of a hierarchy to the lowest level
chain of command in nursing -CNO
-Supervisor of the nursing department
-Nurse Manager
-Assistant Nurse Manager
-Charge Nurse
-Registered Nurse
-LPN
-PCT
organizatinal chart shows chain of command
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government agency in the
Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; provides safety guidelines for medical
offices and facilities focusing on preventing and handling needlestick injuries
Biological Hazards Viruses, bacteria, and other organisms in the environment that harm human health
are classified as
Image:
Biological
Hazards
what are potential sources of biological hazards? bodily fluids
, sharps biohazard materials such as needles, scalpel blades, and syringes
Should you recap a used needle? never
hazardous chemical Any chemical that is a health hazard or a physical hazard
saftey data sheet (SDS) an OSHA-required document that explains the hazards of a chemical product,
including exposure limits and protective measures to take when working with said
chemical
Radiological Hazards involve exposure to x-rays and other radioactive materials
Dosimeter a badge that records exposure to radiation that is worn when taking x-rays
Electrical Hazards Electrical connections not handled properly, may result in electric shock, burn, or
other injury.
guidelines to prevent electrical injuries -do not use extension cords
-make sure electrical equipment is grounded, maintained and has a current
inspection sticker
-do not plug more than 2 items into an outlet without using a power strip that the
facility has inspected and approved
-dry hands before using electrical equipment
-position electrical devices away from sinks, faucets and other sources of water
- do not use any equipment that has signs of wear (frayed cord, loose plug)
-report any potentially unsafe equipment to the biomedical engineering department
after tagging it and removing it from the patient's room
Fire or Explosive Hazards include open flames, oxygen, and flammable chemicals which can cause burns or
other injuries
are wet floors a safety hazard? yes
