NHA PCT 2ND Practice Test
A PCT is manually transferring a pt who has right-sided weakness from the bed to the
wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the tech use to promote proper body
mechanics?
A) Have the PT wrap her arms around his neck, bend at the waist. and lift using his
back muscles.
B) Have the PT hold his hand, stand using weak side first, while he supports the pt
strong side.
C) Ask the PT to to lean backwards in the bed, grasp the front of the transfer belt, pull
up, and transfer into the wheelchair.
D) Grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the pt stand using stronger side while
lifting with legs and keeping back straight. - ANS-D) Grasp the back of the transfer belt
and have the pt stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back
straight.
A PCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following should the technician
report to the nurse first?
A) Blood pressure 139/88 mm Hg
B) Apical pulse 108/min
C) Respiratory rate 22/min
D) Temperature 38.5° C (100.5° F) - ANS-D) Temperature 38.5° C (100.5° F)
A PCT is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress. The Technician notes a
skull and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant. Which of the following
hazards does the symbol indicate?
A) Explosive
B) flammable
,C) skin irritant
D) Acute toxicity - ANS-D) Acute toxicity
A PCT is preparing to transport a PT via a stretcher. Which of the following actions
should the tech take when transferring the PT from a bed to the stretcher?
A) Roll the sheets away from the PT
B) Remove the PT IV and indwelling urinary catheter prior to transferring the pt to the
stretcher.
C) Instruct the PT to put their hands by their sides.
D) Raise the PT bed to the same level as the stretcher. - ANS-D) Raise the PT bed to
the same level as the stretcher.
A PCT should identify that a health care facility's infection control program is required by
which of the following institutions?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC)
B) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
C) The Joint Commission (TJC)
D) Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) - ANS-C) The Joint Commission
(TJC)
A PCT is preparing to label a PT specimen tube following a blood collection. Which of
the following actions should the tech take?
A) Face the PT while labeling the specimen tube
B) Use pencil to label the specimen
C) Avoid using computer-generated labels
D) Initial the label prior to blood collection - ANS-A) Face the PT while labeling the
specimen tube
, A PCT is applying antiembolism stockings to a pt. the tech should identify that the
provider has prescribed antiembolism stockings for which of the following reasons?
A) To reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis
B) To protect the skin from injury
C) To prevent air embolisms from circulating to the legs
D) To dislodge existing embolisms - ANS-A) To reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis
Which of the following actions should PCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture
supplies before beginning a blood draw?
A) Determine that the tourniquet is the proper size.
B) Check the vacuum of the tube.
C) Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal.
D) Verify that the adapter is the correct color. - ANS-C) Inspect the integrity of the
needle's seal.
A PCT is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. Upon entering the
room, she sees the pt pushing away the overbed table with the lunch tray still on it.
Which of the following actions should the tech take?
A) Ask the pt if he has eaten within the past 2 hr.
B) Mark the test as random instead of 2 hr postprandial.
C) Contact the pt provider
D) Perform the test and mark as 2 hr postprandial. - ANS-A) Ask the pt if he has eaten
within the past 2 hr.
A PCT is obtaining a blood specimen from a pt. The tech should identify that which of
the following errors could cause specimen hemolysis?
A PCT is manually transferring a pt who has right-sided weakness from the bed to the
wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the tech use to promote proper body
mechanics?
A) Have the PT wrap her arms around his neck, bend at the waist. and lift using his
back muscles.
B) Have the PT hold his hand, stand using weak side first, while he supports the pt
strong side.
C) Ask the PT to to lean backwards in the bed, grasp the front of the transfer belt, pull
up, and transfer into the wheelchair.
D) Grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the pt stand using stronger side while
lifting with legs and keeping back straight. - ANS-D) Grasp the back of the transfer belt
and have the pt stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back
straight.
A PCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following should the technician
report to the nurse first?
A) Blood pressure 139/88 mm Hg
B) Apical pulse 108/min
C) Respiratory rate 22/min
D) Temperature 38.5° C (100.5° F) - ANS-D) Temperature 38.5° C (100.5° F)
A PCT is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress. The Technician notes a
skull and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant. Which of the following
hazards does the symbol indicate?
A) Explosive
B) flammable
,C) skin irritant
D) Acute toxicity - ANS-D) Acute toxicity
A PCT is preparing to transport a PT via a stretcher. Which of the following actions
should the tech take when transferring the PT from a bed to the stretcher?
A) Roll the sheets away from the PT
B) Remove the PT IV and indwelling urinary catheter prior to transferring the pt to the
stretcher.
C) Instruct the PT to put their hands by their sides.
D) Raise the PT bed to the same level as the stretcher. - ANS-D) Raise the PT bed to
the same level as the stretcher.
A PCT should identify that a health care facility's infection control program is required by
which of the following institutions?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC)
B) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
C) The Joint Commission (TJC)
D) Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) - ANS-C) The Joint Commission
(TJC)
A PCT is preparing to label a PT specimen tube following a blood collection. Which of
the following actions should the tech take?
A) Face the PT while labeling the specimen tube
B) Use pencil to label the specimen
C) Avoid using computer-generated labels
D) Initial the label prior to blood collection - ANS-A) Face the PT while labeling the
specimen tube
, A PCT is applying antiembolism stockings to a pt. the tech should identify that the
provider has prescribed antiembolism stockings for which of the following reasons?
A) To reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis
B) To protect the skin from injury
C) To prevent air embolisms from circulating to the legs
D) To dislodge existing embolisms - ANS-A) To reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis
Which of the following actions should PCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture
supplies before beginning a blood draw?
A) Determine that the tourniquet is the proper size.
B) Check the vacuum of the tube.
C) Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal.
D) Verify that the adapter is the correct color. - ANS-C) Inspect the integrity of the
needle's seal.
A PCT is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. Upon entering the
room, she sees the pt pushing away the overbed table with the lunch tray still on it.
Which of the following actions should the tech take?
A) Ask the pt if he has eaten within the past 2 hr.
B) Mark the test as random instead of 2 hr postprandial.
C) Contact the pt provider
D) Perform the test and mark as 2 hr postprandial. - ANS-A) Ask the pt if he has eaten
within the past 2 hr.
A PCT is obtaining a blood specimen from a pt. The tech should identify that which of
the following errors could cause specimen hemolysis?
