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NHA CPCT PRACTICE EXAM |
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM Q&A FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
what is a risk factor for elder abuse -correct-answer-Isolation
what action should you take when preforming ostomy care -correct-answer-use
toilet paper to wipe around the stoma
what action should you take when performing suctioning -correct-answer-The
technician should apply suction for no longer than 15 seconds and repeat it after 1
to 2 min if necessary
A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has a large wound on the
upper thigh that is draining purulent fluid. The technician should identify that this
wound will most likely heal by which of the following processes? -correct-answer-
This type of wound healing occurs through secondary intention, which means that
any dead tissue decomposes and escapes the wound, then the space that is left
fills with granulation tissue, which is a blend of capillaries and collagen. This type
of wound will leave a significant scar
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how often should a scd be removed -correct-answer-every 8 hours
when collecting a stool sample what action should the tech take -correct-answer-
The technician should prevent contaminating the stool specimen with urine. The
technician can use two specimen hats, one placed in the back of the toilet to
collect stool and one placed in the front of the toilet to collect urine.
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion.
Which of the following vital signs should the CPCT report first? -correct-answer-
An elevated temperature
A patient care technician is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient. The
technician should identify that which of the following errors could cause specimen
hemolysis? -correct-answer-Transporting tubes horizontally
what tool attempts to improve patient safety and the quality of health care -
correct-answer-lean mathodology
NHA CPCT PRACTICE EXAM |
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM Q&A FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
what is a risk factor for elder abuse -correct-answer-Isolation
what action should you take when preforming ostomy care -correct-answer-use
toilet paper to wipe around the stoma
what action should you take when performing suctioning -correct-answer-The
technician should apply suction for no longer than 15 seconds and repeat it after 1
to 2 min if necessary
A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has a large wound on the
upper thigh that is draining purulent fluid. The technician should identify that this
wound will most likely heal by which of the following processes? -correct-answer-
This type of wound healing occurs through secondary intention, which means that
any dead tissue decomposes and escapes the wound, then the space that is left
fills with granulation tissue, which is a blend of capillaries and collagen. This type
of wound will leave a significant scar
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how often should a scd be removed -correct-answer-every 8 hours
when collecting a stool sample what action should the tech take -correct-answer-
The technician should prevent contaminating the stool specimen with urine. The
technician can use two specimen hats, one placed in the back of the toilet to
collect stool and one placed in the front of the toilet to collect urine.
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion.
Which of the following vital signs should the CPCT report first? -correct-answer-
An elevated temperature
A patient care technician is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient. The
technician should identify that which of the following errors could cause specimen
hemolysis? -correct-answer-Transporting tubes horizontally
what tool attempts to improve patient safety and the quality of health care -
correct-answer-lean mathodology
