NHA PCT Practice Test Questions with CORRECT Answers

NHA PCT Practice Test Questions with CORRECT Answers D) temperature of 38.5° C (100.5°F) - ANSWER A CPCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following should the CPCT report to the nurse first? A) blood pressure of 139/88 mm Hg B) apical pulse of 84 BPM C) respiration rate of 22/min D) temperature of 38.5°C ( 100.5°F) B) clothing - ANSWER The CPCT must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following? A) hemolysis B) clothing C) hemoconcentration D) reflux B) be reported to a health care provider - ANSWER While working with the automated Laboratory Information System, correct input of data is most critical because incorrect data may... A) cause a system error B) be reported to a health care provider C) lead to quality assurance issue D) remain in the patient's file indefinitely A) manually, using apical area - ANSWER The CPCT is to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. Which of the following methods should be used? A) manually, using apical area B) manually, using radial artery C) electronically, using pulse oximeter D) electronically, using an EKG machine C) temperature 37.3°C (99.2°F), pulse 95, respirations 18, and blood pressure 180/101 mm Hg - ANSWER A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is 8 hours postoperative following the repair of a fractured femur. The CPCT is checking vital signs every four hours and notices changes in his vital signs. Which of the following values should be reported to the nurse? A) temperature 36.6°C (99.7°F), pulse 90, respirations 18, and blood pressure 126/86 mm Hg B) temperature 36.5°C (97.8°F), pulse 72, respirations 18, and blood pressure 118/74 mm Hg C) temperature 37.3°C (99.2°F), pulse 95, respirations 18, and blood pressure 180/101 mm Hg D) temperature. 37.1°C (98.8°F), pulse 69, respirations 18, and blood pressure 116/80 mm Hg C) the arm is lower than the heart - ANSWER A CPCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The CPCT should recognize that which of the following situations could result in an inaccurate reading? A) the cuff deflates too quickly B) the cuff inflates too quickly C) the arm is lower than the heart D) the arm is at the same level as the heart A) "I will press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower side." - ANSWER Which of the following statements made by the CPCT, regarding preparation of a peripheral blood smear, indicated the need for further teaching? A) "I will press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower side." B) "I will make sure the drop of blood is spread on the lower slide within seconds." C) "My smear should occupy 2/3 of the total slide area." D) "My smear should be spread almost to the edges of the slide." D) anterior wall - ANSWER Using the image, localize the area of injury. A) a high lateral wall B) inferior wall C) lower lateral wall D) anterior wall A) apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues - ANSWER Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal and external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needle is removed? A) apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues B) have the patient bend their arm at the elbow to reduce bleeding C) apply a hot pack to the site if swelling or discoloration occurs D) apply a cotton ball to the site B) "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time." - ANSWER A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after having an EKG 48 hours prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation given by the CPCT? A) "An ambulatory monitor records differently than an EKG." B) "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time." C) "It is standard practice to attach an ambulatory monitor shortly after an EKG." D) "I cannot discuss why you have to wear an ambulatory monitor. You'll have to discuss that with your doctor." B) disposing of needles in a sharps container - ANSWER To prevent needle sticks during venipuncture, OSHA guidelines require... A) recapping needles B) disposing of needles in a sharps container C) wearing gloves D) emptying the sharps container when it's full C) ask the patient what they ate or drank last - ANSWER A CPCT observes that a patient has a productive hacking cough. She offers the patient the emesis basin and tissues. On visualization, the CPCT notices streaks of red-tinged sputum. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? A) advice the patient to do deep breathing exercises B) report to the nurse that the patient is expectorating blood C) ask the patient what they ate or drank last D) offer the patient water to help with sputum production