NHA PCT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching? - 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." ...

What can be used to clean inanimate objects? - Disinfectants What should you do when transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair? - Move patient to side of bed Where is urine Intake and Output documented? - Flow sheet Which is a noninvasive method of monitoring the percentage...

During a routing venipuncture the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. Which condition is most like to occur in the patient. - Syncope Syncope means - fainting diaphoretic means - sweaty Which action should the PCT take when preparing to transfer a patient from a bed to a stretche...

What identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? - accession number What tube should be collected first for dermal samples? - lavender When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose meter? - when patient is tested During...

Grooming Section - True or False: Hair washing is not part of hospital grooming care. Pts can always wait until they get home to hae their hair washed. - False List 3 different options for washing hair in a hospital (nha lists 5 options) - Shower Cap, Dry Shampoo, Sink, bed trough,...

- General patient care - Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff - ex: bathing, bed making, catheter care, transfer, assisting with alds Provide emotional support for patients and their families while performing patient care - Support the coping mechanisms...

A pct in a clinic receives a urine sample form a pt who completed a 24 hr urine collection. The tech should ensure that the following condition has been met? The specimen was allowed to stand for 8 hr following the final collection. The final voiding of the 24-hr period was discarded. The p...

Which of the following statements is true regarding heart failure? a. The right ventricle is the part of the heart most effected b. Those at greatest risk for developing heart failure include African Americans and the elderly c. The most common symptoms include pain in the chest, jaw, and left ar...

A PCT is caring for a pt who has died. Which of the following actions should the tech take? - Secure any of the pt valuables Which of the following actions should a PCT take when discharged a pt? - Escort the pt using a wheelchair A PCT is in the cafeteria during lunch and sees a visitor...

Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG - A decreased potassium level cause U waves to become visible on the EKKG A patient care technician is assigned to perform hourly, point-of-care testing for a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the follow...

A PCT is using a gait belt to assist a patient who had a stroke to ambulate. Which of the following actions should the technician take? A. Ensure that one finger fits snugly between the gait belt and the patient B. Hold onto the gait belt while walking slightly behind the patient. C. Hold onto th...

Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching? 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....

A pct is caring for a patient who has a new diagnosis of advanced lung cancer. The patient tells the technician, "I know i'll be fine because I've never smoked." The tech. should Identify that the patient is experiencing which of the following stages of grief? Denial A pct is caring for a ...

A patient care technician is assisting a nurse to change a dressing on a surgical wound. The wound should not have contact with air or oxygen. Which of the following types of dressing should the technician expect the nurse to use? - Occlusive A patient care technician is caring for a patient w...