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NHA PCT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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[Show more]1. The lavender-topped tube contains: 
a. No additive 
b. SPS 
c. Na+ citrate 
d. EDTA - d. EDTA 
 
1. The additive in a gray-topped tube is: 
a. K+ oxalate 
b. Na+ citrate 
c. EDTA 
d. None of the above - a. K+ oxalate 
 
1. Which of the needle has the largest gauge? 
a. 16 g 
b. 20 g 
c. 21 ...
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Add to cart1. The lavender-topped tube contains: 
a. No additive 
b. SPS 
c. Na+ citrate 
d. EDTA - d. EDTA 
 
1. The additive in a gray-topped tube is: 
a. K+ oxalate 
b. Na+ citrate 
c. EDTA 
d. None of the above - a. K+ oxalate 
 
1. Which of the needle has the largest gauge? 
a. 16 g 
b. 20 g 
c. 21 ...
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." 
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Add to cartWhich 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...
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Add to cartWhat 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...
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Add to cartDuring 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...
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Add to cartWhat 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,...
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Add to cartGrooming 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...
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Add to cart- 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...
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Add to cartA 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...
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Add to cartWhich 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...
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Add to cartA 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...
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Add to cartWhich 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...
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Add to cartA 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....
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Add to cartWhich 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 ...
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Add to cartA 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...
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Add to cartA 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...
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A patient care technician is preparing a patient to receive an enteral feeding through a nasogastric tube. The patient is resting on their side in bed. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Raise the head of the patient's bed to a semi-upright position 
 
To prevent regur...
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Add to cartA patient care technician is preparing a patient to receive an enteral feeding through a nasogastric tube. The patient is resting on their side in bed. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Raise the head of the patient's bed to a semi-upright position 
 
To prevent regur...
PCT NHA NOW PREP TEST LEADS PLACEMENT QUESTION WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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Add to cartPCT NHA NOW PREP TEST LEADS PLACEMENT QUESTION WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Acidosis - an increase in the hydrogen ion concentration of the blood, lowering its ph and causing many undesirable effects 
 
Advance directives - a document that communicates a patient's specific wishes for end-of-life care 
 
Amniotic fluid - the liquid that bathes a fetus inside the sa...
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Add to cartAcidosis - an increase in the hydrogen ion concentration of the blood, lowering its ph and causing many undesirable effects 
 
Advance directives - a document that communicates a patient's specific wishes for end-of-life care 
 
Amniotic fluid - the liquid that bathes a fetus inside the sa...
Osmosis - diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane 
 
Antiseptic - a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria 
 
Iatrogenic anemia - a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, causing pallor and fatigue; resulting from repeated ...
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Add to cartOsmosis - diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane 
 
Antiseptic - a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria 
 
Iatrogenic anemia - a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, causing pallor and fatigue; resulting from repeated ...
Practice test a 
 
A patient care technician is making an open bed for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - fanfold the top linens at the foot of the bed (exp. This allows for easy access to the bed without the technician or patient needing to pull back the lin...
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A patient care technician is making an open bed for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - fanfold the top linens at the foot of the bed (exp. This allows for easy access to the bed without the technician or patient needing to pull back the lin...
What should you do 1st if a patient experiences SYNCOPE during blood collection..... - Remove the tourniquet and needle, place pressure on the Veni puncture site and protect patient from injury by assisting them to the floor or in a prone position. 
 
If you miss a patient's vein twice what shou...
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Add to cartWhat should you do 1st if a patient experiences SYNCOPE during blood collection..... - Remove the tourniquet and needle, place pressure on the Veni puncture site and protect patient from injury by assisting them to the floor or in a prone position. 
 
If you miss a patient's vein twice what shou...
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