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PCT NHA Exam Questions & answers
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PCT NHA ExamWhich of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood
pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching? - ANS-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? - ANS-A.
Trendelenberg
B. Prone
**C. Fowler's
D. Recovery
In which of the following situations should the CPCT place the patient in the lithotomy
position? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? -
ANS-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
Which of the following most frequently causes the spread of infection in health care
facilities? - ANS-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? - ANS-**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? - ANS-A. Complete the
infusion
B. After discontinuing its use, place the pump in the utility room.
**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? - ANS-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? - ANS-A.
Limit contact and have family members bathe the patient.
**B. Organize all care in short periods. Promise to return.
C. Make frequent visits to the room and talk with the patient.
D. Prevent all visitors from entering the room.
A CPCT is caring for his neighbor's mother. The neighbors ask the CPCT if her mother
is undergoing physical therapy. Which of the following responses by the CPCT is
appropriate? - ANS-A. "She is a family member, so I can let you know after I return to
work."
B. "I can call the staff and get the answer for you."
**C. "I'm sorry, but I cannot discuss patients."
D. "Why don't you call tomorrow and ask for that information."
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is agitated. The best way to handle this patient is
to... - ANS-A. Speak louder.
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