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NHA PCT 2026 PRACTICE EXAM COMPLETE
(100) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
NHA PCT
Prepare for the NHA PCT Practice Exam with this concise study
resource covering patient care procedures, infection control,
and clinical support skills. It reinforces key concepts aligned
with certification standards from the National Health career
Association. Designed to support effective preparation and test
readiness. Suitable for individuals preparing for the Patient Care
Technician certification exam.
A PCT is preparing to perform documentation in a patient's
electronic health record. Which of the following is an
example of appropriate documentation by the technician?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... The patient has a large, dark
brown bowel movement at 1100.
Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large
U waves on the EKG? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Decreased
potassium level.
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A PCT is assigned to perform hourly, point-of-care glucose
testing for a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the
following actions should the technician take? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Use the facility's glucometer to perform
the glucose tests on the patient.
A PCT is weighing a patient using a mechanical scale. Which
of the following actions should the technician take? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Verify that the scale is balanced and
the weights are set to zero before weighing the patient.
A PCT is in the cafeteria during lunch and sees a visitor that
appears to be choking. Which of the following actions
should the technician take first? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Ask the visitor is she is able to speak.
A PCT is making an open bed for a patient. Which of the
following actions should the technicians take? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Fanfold the top linens at the foot of the
bed.
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A PCT is caring for a patient who has a stage II pressure
ulcer. Which of the following findings should the technician
expect? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Blister-like appearance
A PCT is preparing to clean metal instruments that were
used to remove the staples from a patient's surgical wound.
Which of the following actions should the technician take to
destroy micro-organisms and spores on the metal
instruments? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Place the
instruments in an autoclave and steam them under pressure
or moist heat.
A PCT is transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair
using a gait belt. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Secure the gait
belt around the patient's waist.
A PCT is caring for a patient who is to undergo an exercise
stress test the next morning. The technician should expect
the patient to receive which of the following instruments? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... "Eat a light meal 2 hours prior to
taking the test."
NHA PCT 2026 PRACTICE EXAM COMPLETE
(100) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
NHA PCT
Prepare for the NHA PCT Practice Exam with this concise study
resource covering patient care procedures, infection control,
and clinical support skills. It reinforces key concepts aligned
with certification standards from the National Health career
Association. Designed to support effective preparation and test
readiness. Suitable for individuals preparing for the Patient Care
Technician certification exam.
A PCT is preparing to perform documentation in a patient's
electronic health record. Which of the following is an
example of appropriate documentation by the technician?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... The patient has a large, dark
brown bowel movement at 1100.
Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large
U waves on the EKG? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Decreased
potassium level.
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A PCT is assigned to perform hourly, point-of-care glucose
testing for a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the
following actions should the technician take? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Use the facility's glucometer to perform
the glucose tests on the patient.
A PCT is weighing a patient using a mechanical scale. Which
of the following actions should the technician take? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Verify that the scale is balanced and
the weights are set to zero before weighing the patient.
A PCT is in the cafeteria during lunch and sees a visitor that
appears to be choking. Which of the following actions
should the technician take first? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Ask the visitor is she is able to speak.
A PCT is making an open bed for a patient. Which of the
following actions should the technicians take? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Fanfold the top linens at the foot of the
bed.
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A PCT is caring for a patient who has a stage II pressure
ulcer. Which of the following findings should the technician
expect? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Blister-like appearance
A PCT is preparing to clean metal instruments that were
used to remove the staples from a patient's surgical wound.
Which of the following actions should the technician take to
destroy micro-organisms and spores on the metal
instruments? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Place the
instruments in an autoclave and steam them under pressure
or moist heat.
A PCT is transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair
using a gait belt. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Secure the gait
belt around the patient's waist.
A PCT is caring for a patient who is to undergo an exercise
stress test the next morning. The technician should expect
the patient to receive which of the following instruments? ✓
✓ ...... ANSWER ....... "Eat a light meal 2 hours prior to
taking the test."
