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NHA PCT 2ND Practice Test
1. A PCT is manually transferring a pt who has right-sided weakness from thebed to the
wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the tech use topromote 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 transferbelt, 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.
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ANS D) Grasp the back of thetransfer belt and have the pt stand using stronger side while lifting
with legs and keeping back straight.
2. A PCT is caring for several adult patients.Which of the following should thetechnician
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)
3. A PCT is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress.TheTechniciannotes a skull
and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant. Which of the following hazards
does the symbol indicate?
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A) Explosive
B) flammable
C) skin irritant
D) Acute toxicity
ANS D) Acute toxicity
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4. A PCT is preparing to transport a PT via a stretcher. Which of the followingactions
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 thept 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 tothe same level as the stretcher.
5. A PCT should identify that a health care facility's infection control programis required
by which of the following institutions?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC)
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