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Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification Guide | NHA PCT Exam Prep

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Get certified as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) with the official NHA study guide. This comprehensive resource covers all exam content, including EKGs, phlebotomy, patient care, and safety protocols. Start your healthcare career today!

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NHA PCT/CPTA/A EXAM LATEST 2024 WITH
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
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Which of the following statements made by the CPCT
about taking a patients blood pressure demonstrates the
need for further teaching? - ....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? - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ A. Trendelenberg
B. Prone
**C. Fowler's
D. Recovery

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In which of the following situations should the CPCT
place the patient in the lithotomy position? - ....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? -
....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? - ....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

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Which of the following most frequently causes the
spread of infection in health care facilities? - ....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? - ....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 CPCT take? -
....ANSWER ....✔✔ A. Complete the infusion
B. After discontinuing its use, place the pump in the utility
room.

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**C. Ensure that bioengineering performs maintenance
on the pump.
D. Monitor the pump and see if the crack worsens.


During a mercury thermometer exchange, someone
drops a mercury thermometer and it shatters on the
floor. How should the CPCT intervene? - ....ANSWER
....✔✔ A. Have the person pick up the thermometer
and place it into a plastic bag.
**B. Use a gloved hand to pick up the glass. Use a
paper towel to pick up the mercury.
C. Notify the hazmat team. Clear the area immediately.
D. Put on gloves, a gown, a mask before picking up the
spill.


A patient has endometrial cancer and has been placed
in isolation because of her radiation implants. The
patient stats that she is lonely and needs extra attention.
Which of the following actions should the CPCT take
when caring for this patient? - ....ANSWER ....✔✔ A.
Limit contact and have family members bathe the
patient.
**B. Organize all care in short periods. Promise to
return.
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