NHA PCT exam practice with solutions well verified

NHA PCT exam practice with solutions well verified a patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body mechanics?. a patient care technician is caring for several adult patients what findings should the technician report to the nurse first? a patient care technician is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. which of the following actions should the technician take first? a pct is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress the tech notices a skull and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant which of the following hazards does this symbol indicate? a pct is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher what action should the tech take when transferring the patient from a bed to the stretcher? a pct should identify that a health care facility's infection control program is required by which of the following institutions? a patient care technician is preparing to label a patients specimen tube following a blood collection which of the following actions should the tech take? a pct is applying anti-embolism stockings to a patient the tech should identify that the provider has prescribed anti-embolism stockings for which of the following reasons? this term refers to the complete destruction of all forms of micro organisms when providing patient care? this action should be taken by the pct to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? a pct is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. upon entering the room she sees the patient pushing away the over-bed table with the lunch tray still on it. which of the following actions should the tech take? a pct is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient the tech should identify that which of the following errors could cause the specimen hemolysis? a pct is preparing to perform passive range of motion exercises for a patient. which of the following motions should the tech perform on the patients elbows? a pct is assisting a nurse to change a dressing on a surgical wound. the wound should not have contact with air or oxygen. which of the following types of dressings should the tech expect the nurse to use? a pct must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent? a pct should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in which of the following ways? which of the following actions should a patient care tech take to help prevent health care associated infections? a pct is documenting in a patients electronic health record which of the following abbreviations should the tech avoid using? this action is outside the scope of practice for a pct? a pct is assisting a patient with bowel elimination. which of the following actions should the tech take to promote relaxation and emotional support? a pct is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. which of the following findings related to the patients condition should the tech report to the nurse immediately? for which of the following procedures should a patient care tech use sterile technique? a pct is performing a 12 lead EKG for a patient. the tech should identify that this heart rate indicates bradycardia? a pct is measuring intake for a patient who has consumed 2 oz of iced tea, 6 oz of chicken broth, and 4 oz of flavored gelatin which of the following amounts is the patients total intake? a pct is assisting with the care of a 3 year old child who has several bruises on the arms in various stages of healing. the child guardian states that the child falls down a lot. which of the following actions should the tech take? a pct is changing the linens for a patient who is prescribed contact precautions for clostridium difficile. the tech finds the disposable underpad is heavily soiled with blood and feces. the tech should dispose of the pad in which of the following containers? a pct is caring for a patient whose roommate asks about her diagnosis. the tech should identify that disclosing this information would violate which of the following? a pct should identify that which of the following procedures is most commonly used to obtain a routine urinalysis specimen from an adult patient? a pct is preparing to bathe a patient who has diarrhea and has soiled the bed. the tech should take this action to control the spread of infection? a pct is providing oral care to a patient who wears upper and lower dentures. which of the following actions should the tech take when reinserting the dentures? a pct is responding to an adult patient who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia and has become unresponsive. the tech should palpate the patients pulse using which of the following sites? a pct should identify that which of the following provides residents in long term care facilities with the right to be free of physical or psychological abuse? a pct in a hospital is preparing to sterilize equipment that was soiled with blood. which of the following methods should the tech use? a pct is providing instructions to a newly hired tech about transporting and handling blood specimens. which of the following instructions should the tech include? 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 redirecting resources to patients needs? a pct is changing a patients bedding and receives a needle-stick which of the following actions should the technician take first? a pct is assisting during mealtime 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 and output report? a pct is caring for a patient who requires oral suctioning. which of the following actions should the tech take? a pct is preparing to assist a patient to ambulate using a gait belt. which of the following statements should the tech make? a pct should identify that which of the following situations will likely cause somatic interference during EKG testing? a pct is assisting with the physical examination of an older adult patient. which of the following statements by the patient indicates a risk factor for elder abuse? 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 pct is performing postmortem care for a patient who is scheduled for an autopsy. which of the following actions should the tech take? a pct is caring for a patient who has died. which of the following actions should the tech take? a pct is performing a venipuncture for a patient and observes a hematoma developing at the needle insertion site. which of the following actions should the tech take? if a patient who has influenza is coughing a pct should understand that the cough is which of the following links in the chain of infection? a pct is assisting in the care of a patient who has a wound left to heal by way of granulation who often should this wound be redressed? a pct is assisting a patient who is recovering from abdominal surgery with deep breathing and coughing exercises. which of the following findings should the tech expect to observe in the patient? 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 pct is transferring a weight bearing patient from a wheelchair to the bed. which of the following pieces of equipment should the tech use? a patient care technician is performing an ekg for a patient. the technician should recognize that the vertical projections in the image below are a result of which of the following? (INSERT PICTURE) a patient tells a pct "i dont like the overnight staff because nobody ever comes to help me use the bathroom when i use the call light. please don't tell anyone because i don't want them to ignore me more." which of the following actions should the tech take? a pct should identify that which of the following represents the first link in the chain of infection? a pct is preparing to collect a stool specimen from a patient. which of the actions should the tech take? a pct should identify that which of the following laboratory tests requires chain of custody protocol? a pct is assisting a weight bearing patient from a wheelchair to the toilet in the patients bathroom. which of the following actions should the tech take to keep the patient safe during the transfer? a pct should identify that which of the following structures of the heart is immediately affected if a sinoatrial (SA) node fails? a pct is caring for a patient who is receiving an enteral feeding via an NG tube. In which of the following positions should the tech place the positions? a pct is collecting a urine specimen from a patient. the tech should identify that which of the following urine characteristics is an unexpected finding? a pct is caring for a patient who is at risk for falls. At which of the following times should the tech check and document on this patient? a pct is caring for a patient whose daughter is visiting. the daughter asks about the health of the patients roommate. which of the following statements by the tech is an appropriate response