PCT NHA Exam Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers 100% correct

PCT NHA Exam Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers 100% correct Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. "I will apply the cuff to the upper arm." **B. "I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt." C. "I will locate the brachial artery with my fingers." D. "I will have the patient sit while I take the blood pressure." Which of the following positions is illustrated in the figure above? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Trendelenberg B. Prone **C. Fowler's D. Recovery In which of the following situations should the CPCT place the patient in the lithotomy position? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Nasal exam B. Head pain C. Stomach ache **D. Rectal exam Which of the following statements made by the CPCT demonstrates the need for further teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. "I will use the hand sanitizer before and after the examination." B. "I will place instruments near the examination table." **C. "I will leave the room during the examination to ensure privacy." D. "I will assist the doctor by drawing blood and urine samples." Which of the following test results should the CPCT report to the nurse immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Blood pressure 102/62 mm Hg B. Pulse rate 104/min **C. Temperature 32.7 degress C (90.9 degress F) D. Respirations 18/min Which of the following most frequently causes the spread of infection in health care facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Other patients B. Family members **C. Health care workers' hands D. Health care equipment A CPCT is assisting a patient who is ambulating. The patient states, "I feel so dizzy and weak," and her knees buckle. Which of the following actions by the CPCT is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-**A. Guide the patient to a seated or lying position on the floor. B. Grab the patient under the arms and hold her up while calling for help. C. Release the transfer belt. Place a wheelchair behind the patient. D. Instruct the patient to grab the rail in the hallway while calling for help. While caring for an 87-year-old female patient, a CPCT notices the IV infusion pump is cracked. Which of the following actions should the