PCT NHA Exam 2023 Questions and Answers
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1.1. The lavender-topped tube contains:
a.No additive
b.SPS
c.Na+ citrate
d.EDTA ANS : D. EDTA
2.1. The additive in a gray-topped tube is:
a.K+ oxalate
b.Na+ citrate
c.EDTA
d.None of the above ANS : A. K+ oxalate
3.1. Which of the needle has the largest gauge?
a.16 g
b.20 g
c.21 g
d.25 g ANS : A. 16 g .1. Which of the following gauge needle is used for the typical adult venipuncture?
a.23 g
b.16 g
c.21 g
d.25 g ANS : C. 21 g
5.1. The venipuncture equipment that consists of a needle attached to a plastic tubing is known as:
a.Syringe
b.Evacuated tube
c.Winged infusion set
d.Micro-collection container ANS : C. Winged infusion set
6.1. All of the following are true about winged infusion sets EXCEPT:
a.Commonly referred to as a butterfly
b.Comes in needles sizes of 16g and 18g
c.Used on fragile veins
d.Preferred over a syringe ANS : b. Comes in needles sizes of 16g and 18g
7.1. You are about to draw a FBG on a patient and the patient states that
he took his medications with some orange juice this morning. What would
you do next?
a.Draw the patient's blood b.Explain to the patient that you cannot draw his blood without speaking to his physician first
c.Tell the patient to call his physician immediately
Ask the patient to leave and come back tomorrow ANS : b. Explain to the patient that you cannot draw his blood without speaking to his physician first
8.1. Which of the following actions is incorrect when performing a dermal puncture?
a.Using a 2.0 mm lancet on a child
b.Puncturing the plantar surface of the heel
c.Allowing the alcohol to dry onsite prior to puncture
d.Collecting the first drop of blood ANS : D. Collecting the first drop of blood
9.1. The function of veins is to:
a.Carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart
b.Facilitate the exchange of oxygen-rich blood and deoxygenated blood
c.Carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart
d.Carry deoxygenated blood to the heart ANS : D. Carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
10.1. The function of arteries is to:
a.Facilitate the exchange of oxygen-rich blood and deoxygenated blood
b.Carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart
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