a patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the
bed to the wheelchair. which of the following methods should the technician use to promote
proper body mechanics? grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using
stronger side ...
NHA PCT exam practice questions and
answers with certified solutions
a patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the
bed to the wheelchair. which of the following methods should the technician use to promote
proper body mechanics? ✔✔grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using
stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight.
a patient care technician is caring for several adult patients what findings should the technician
report to the nurse first? ✔✔temperature 38.5 c (100.5 f)
a patient care technician is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. which of
the following actions should the technician take first? ✔✔tap the patients shoulders and ask are
you okay?
a pct is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress the tech notices a skull and crossbones
symbol on the label of the disinfectant which of the following hazards does this symbol indicate?
✔✔acute toxicity
,a pct is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher what action should the tech take when
transferring the patient from a bed to the stretcher? ✔✔raise the patients 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? ✔✔the joint commission
a patient care technician is preparing to label a patients specimen tube following a blood
collection which of the following actions should the tech take? ✔✔face the patient while labeling
the specimen tube
a pct is applying anti-embolism stockings to a patient the tech should identify that the provider
has prescribed anti-embolism stockings for which of the following reasons? ✔✔to reduce the
risk for deep vein thrombosis
this term refers to the complete destruction of all forms of micro organisms when providing
patient care? ✔✔sterilization
this action should be taken by the pct to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw? ✔✔inspect the integrity of the needles seal
,a pct is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. upon entering the room she
sees the patient pushing away the over-bed table with the lunch tray still on it. which of the
following actions should the tech take? ✔✔ask the patient if he has eaten within the past 2 hr
a pct is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient the tech should identify that which of the
following errors could cause the specimen hemolysis? ✔✔transporting the tubes horizontally
a pct is preparing to perform passive range of motion exercises for a patient. which of the
following motions should the tech perform on the patients elbows? ✔✔flexion
a pct 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 dressings should the tech expect the
nurse to use? ✔✔occlusive
a pct must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent? ✔✔clotting
a pct should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in
which of the following ways? ✔✔the patient receives improved coordination of care
, which of the following actions should a patient care tech take to help prevent health care
associated infections? ✔✔follow standard precautions when caring for patients who have
surgical incisions
a pct is documenting in a patients electronic health record which of the following abbreviations
should the tech avoid using? ✔✔U because it can be mistaken for 0,4, or "cc" the tech should
always write out unit
this action is outside the scope of practice for a pct? ✔✔receiving a medication prescription
a pct is assisting a patient with bowel elimination. which of the following actions should the tech
take to promote relaxation and emotional support? ✔✔play soft music at the patients bedside
a pct is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. which of the following findings
related to the patients condition should the tech report to the nurse immediately? ✔✔the patients
lower limbs show pitting edema
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