NHA PCT Practice Test Questions And
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Which of the following actions should the CPCPT take when preparing to transfer a
patient from a bed to a chair?
A) elevating the bed to a position equal to the height of the stretcher. B) elevating the
bed to a position lower than the height of the stretcher.
C) Reaching across the stretcher to assist the patient.
D) elevating the bed to a position higher than the height of the stretcher.
During a stress test, a CPCT notice that the patient appears to be hyperventilating.
Which of the following actions should the CPCT take?
A) administer oxygen to the patient
B) slow down the test
C) stop the exercise portion of the test
D) check the patient's respiratory rate
Identify the arrhythmia in this tracing:
A) junctional tachycardia
B) ventricular tachycardia
C) sinus tachycardia
D) accelerated idioventricular rhythm
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self administered medications. The CPCT should
recognize that which of the following medications should no be crushed?
A) scored tablet
B) enteric-coated
C) intradermal
D) parenteral
When a CPCT is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results
have priority?
,A) lead
B) basal metibolic panel
C) presurgical
D) ferritin
A CPCT is changing a patient's bedding and is accidentally stuck with a needle. Which
of the following actions should the CPCT take first?
A) visit the occupational health facility
B) complete an incident report
C) milk the affected site
D) report the incident to the supervisor
A CPCT should recognize that a chain of custody is sued for which of the following
reasons?
A) to follow methods of collection with samples and data
B) to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
C) to ensure the samples are being disposed of using correct operating procedures
D) to track the location of samples and data
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at a...
A) 5 to 10° angle
B) 15 to 30° angle
C) 40 to 45° angle
D) 50 to 60° angle
Which of the following tubes should be collected first
for dermal samples?
A) lavender top
B) green top
C) red top
D) light blue too
When should the code on glucose covettes be compared to the code on the
glucometer?
A) after a new package of cuvettes is opened
B) when a patient is being tested
, C) at the beginning of a shift
D) following and error code
A CPCT makes a mistake while measuring a patient's blood pressure. What action
should the CPCT take?
A) partially deflate the cuff and then re-inflate it
B) release all air before retesting
C) measure blood pressure using a different arm
D) measure blood pressure using a different cuff
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion.
Which of the following vital signs should the CPCT report first?
A) a drop in blood pressure
B) an elevated blood pressure
C) an elevated temperature
D) a drop in temperature
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made my the
patient indicated a need for further teaching, regarding HIPPA?
A) "If my mother calls my doctor to ask about my condition, she will have to provide
proof of who she is."
B) "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
C) "Because of a language barrier, my provider can share my health information with his
interpreter."
D) "If i am unconscious and need medical attention, my doctor can share my health
information with my son."
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT
should place the patient into which of the following positions?
A) semi-fowlers
B) high-fowlers
C) supine
D) prone
A CPCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin
preparation for blood cultures is correct?
A) "I will cleanse the area the area with 70% ethyl alcohol."
Answers / Verified
Which of the following actions should the CPCPT take when preparing to transfer a
patient from a bed to a chair?
A) elevating the bed to a position equal to the height of the stretcher. B) elevating the
bed to a position lower than the height of the stretcher.
C) Reaching across the stretcher to assist the patient.
D) elevating the bed to a position higher than the height of the stretcher.
During a stress test, a CPCT notice that the patient appears to be hyperventilating.
Which of the following actions should the CPCT take?
A) administer oxygen to the patient
B) slow down the test
C) stop the exercise portion of the test
D) check the patient's respiratory rate
Identify the arrhythmia in this tracing:
A) junctional tachycardia
B) ventricular tachycardia
C) sinus tachycardia
D) accelerated idioventricular rhythm
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self administered medications. The CPCT should
recognize that which of the following medications should no be crushed?
A) scored tablet
B) enteric-coated
C) intradermal
D) parenteral
When a CPCT is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results
have priority?
,A) lead
B) basal metibolic panel
C) presurgical
D) ferritin
A CPCT is changing a patient's bedding and is accidentally stuck with a needle. Which
of the following actions should the CPCT take first?
A) visit the occupational health facility
B) complete an incident report
C) milk the affected site
D) report the incident to the supervisor
A CPCT should recognize that a chain of custody is sued for which of the following
reasons?
A) to follow methods of collection with samples and data
B) to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
C) to ensure the samples are being disposed of using correct operating procedures
D) to track the location of samples and data
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at a...
A) 5 to 10° angle
B) 15 to 30° angle
C) 40 to 45° angle
D) 50 to 60° angle
Which of the following tubes should be collected first
for dermal samples?
A) lavender top
B) green top
C) red top
D) light blue too
When should the code on glucose covettes be compared to the code on the
glucometer?
A) after a new package of cuvettes is opened
B) when a patient is being tested
, C) at the beginning of a shift
D) following and error code
A CPCT makes a mistake while measuring a patient's blood pressure. What action
should the CPCT take?
A) partially deflate the cuff and then re-inflate it
B) release all air before retesting
C) measure blood pressure using a different arm
D) measure blood pressure using a different cuff
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion.
Which of the following vital signs should the CPCT report first?
A) a drop in blood pressure
B) an elevated blood pressure
C) an elevated temperature
D) a drop in temperature
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made my the
patient indicated a need for further teaching, regarding HIPPA?
A) "If my mother calls my doctor to ask about my condition, she will have to provide
proof of who she is."
B) "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
C) "Because of a language barrier, my provider can share my health information with his
interpreter."
D) "If i am unconscious and need medical attention, my doctor can share my health
information with my son."
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT
should place the patient into which of the following positions?
A) semi-fowlers
B) high-fowlers
C) supine
D) prone
A CPCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin
preparation for blood cultures is correct?
A) "I will cleanse the area the area with 70% ethyl alcohol."
