NHA PCT REVIEW
A CPCT detects a U wave, and a patient reports chest pain and discomfort. Which of the following is an
appropriate action for the technician to take?
-reposition the patient's chest electrodes
-perform another EKG recording
-notify the patient's physician
-check the patient and the room for causes of artifact interference - ANS notify the patient's physician
A CPCT enters a patient's room and is approached by visitors requesting test results. Which of the
following responses by the CPCT is appropriate?
-"The doctor needs to give you that information."
-"The lab values were all within the expected reference range."
-"I'm sorry, but I can't give you that information."
-"I'll ask the nurse to give you that information." - ANS "I'm sorry, but I can't give you that information."
A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT should recognize that
which of the following is the most likely cause of this finding?
-medication reaction
-improper positioning
-catheter infiltration
-constrictive dressing - ANS catheter infiltration
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medications. The CPCT should recognize that
which of the following medications should not be crushed?
-scored tablet
-enteric-coated
,NHA PCT REVIEW
-intradermal
-parenteral - ANS enteric-coated
A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a wound left to heal by way of granulation. How
often should this wound be redressed?
-every 4 hr
-every 8 hr
-every 12 hr
-every 24 hr - ANS every 24 hr
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who has diabetes mellitus. The CPCT should know that
which of the following is a sign of hyperglycemia?
-cool, clammy skin
-fever
-frequent urination
-rapid, shallow respirations - ANS frequent urination
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is 8 hr postoperative following repair of a fractured
femur. The CPCT is checking vital signs every 4 hr and notices changes in his vital signs. Which of the
following values should be reported to the nurse?
-36.6 C/99.7 F, 90 BPM, 18 RPM, 126/86 mm Hg
-36.5 C/97.8 F, 72 BPM, 18 RPM, 118/74 mm Hg
-37.3 C/99.2 F, 95 BPM, 18 RPM, 180/101 mm Hg
-37.1 C/98.9 F, 69 BPM, 19 RPM, 116/80 mm Hg - ANS 37.3 C/99.2 F, 95 BPM, 19 RPM, 180/101 mm Hg
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is on strict I&O. How often should the CPCT record the
patient's I&O?
, NHA PCT REVIEW
-every 1 hr
-every 2 hr
-every shift
-every day - ANS every shift
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?
-a drop in blood pressure
-an elevated blood pressure
-an elevated temperature
-a drop in temperature - ANS an elevated temperature
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following procedures should the PCT recognize as
requiring aseptic technique?
-patient identification
-documentation
-waste management
-intact skin care - ANS waste management
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statments made by the patient indicates a
need for further teaching, regarding HIPAA?
-"If my mother calls my doctor to ask about my condition, she will have to provide proof of who she is."
-"If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
-Because of a language barrier, my provider can share my health information with his interpreter."
-"If I am unconscious and need medical attention, my doctor can share my health information with my
son." - ANS "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
A CPCT detects a U wave, and a patient reports chest pain and discomfort. Which of the following is an
appropriate action for the technician to take?
-reposition the patient's chest electrodes
-perform another EKG recording
-notify the patient's physician
-check the patient and the room for causes of artifact interference - ANS notify the patient's physician
A CPCT enters a patient's room and is approached by visitors requesting test results. Which of the
following responses by the CPCT is appropriate?
-"The doctor needs to give you that information."
-"The lab values were all within the expected reference range."
-"I'm sorry, but I can't give you that information."
-"I'll ask the nurse to give you that information." - ANS "I'm sorry, but I can't give you that information."
A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT should recognize that
which of the following is the most likely cause of this finding?
-medication reaction
-improper positioning
-catheter infiltration
-constrictive dressing - ANS catheter infiltration
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medications. The CPCT should recognize that
which of the following medications should not be crushed?
-scored tablet
-enteric-coated
,NHA PCT REVIEW
-intradermal
-parenteral - ANS enteric-coated
A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a wound left to heal by way of granulation. How
often should this wound be redressed?
-every 4 hr
-every 8 hr
-every 12 hr
-every 24 hr - ANS every 24 hr
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who has diabetes mellitus. The CPCT should know that
which of the following is a sign of hyperglycemia?
-cool, clammy skin
-fever
-frequent urination
-rapid, shallow respirations - ANS frequent urination
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is 8 hr postoperative following repair of a fractured
femur. The CPCT is checking vital signs every 4 hr and notices changes in his vital signs. Which of the
following values should be reported to the nurse?
-36.6 C/99.7 F, 90 BPM, 18 RPM, 126/86 mm Hg
-36.5 C/97.8 F, 72 BPM, 18 RPM, 118/74 mm Hg
-37.3 C/99.2 F, 95 BPM, 18 RPM, 180/101 mm Hg
-37.1 C/98.9 F, 69 BPM, 19 RPM, 116/80 mm Hg - ANS 37.3 C/99.2 F, 95 BPM, 19 RPM, 180/101 mm Hg
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is on strict I&O. How often should the CPCT record the
patient's I&O?
, NHA PCT REVIEW
-every 1 hr
-every 2 hr
-every shift
-every day - ANS every shift
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?
-a drop in blood pressure
-an elevated blood pressure
-an elevated temperature
-a drop in temperature - ANS an elevated temperature
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following procedures should the PCT recognize as
requiring aseptic technique?
-patient identification
-documentation
-waste management
-intact skin care - ANS waste management
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statments made by the patient indicates a
need for further teaching, regarding HIPAA?
-"If my mother calls my doctor to ask about my condition, she will have to provide proof of who she is."
-"If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
-Because of a language barrier, my provider can share my health information with his interpreter."
-"If I am unconscious and need medical attention, my doctor can share my health information with my
son." - ANS "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
