NHA PCT 2ND PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. A PCT is manually transferring a pt who has right-sided weakness from the
bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the tech use to
promote 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 transfer
belt, 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.
Answer D) Grasp the back ofthe transfer 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 the
technician 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)
Answer D) Temperature 38.5° C (100.5° F)
3. APCT is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress. The Technician
notes a skull and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant. Which
of the following hazards does the symbol indicate?
A) Explosive
B) flammable
C) skin irritant
D) Acute toxicity
Answer D) Acute toxicity
4. A PCT is preparing to transport a PT via a stretcher. Which of the following
actions 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 the
,pt 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.
Answer D) Raise the PT bed to the same level as the stretcher.
5. A PCT should identify that a health care facility's infection control program
is required by which of the following institutions?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC)
B) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
C) The Joint Commission (TJC)
D) Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
Answer C) The Joint Commission (TJC)
6. A PCT is preparing to label a PT specimen tube following a blood collection.
Which of the following actions should the tech take?
A) Face the PT while labeling the specimen tube
B) Use pencil to label the specimen
C) Avoid using computer-generated labels
, D) Initial the label prior to blood collection
Answer A) Face the PT while labeling the specimen tube
7. A PCT is applying antiembolism stockings to a pt. the tech should identify
that the provider has prescribed antiembolism stockings for which of the
following reasons?
A) To reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis
B) To protect the skin from injury
C) To prevent air embolisms from circulating to the legs
D) To dislodge existing embolisms
Answer A) To reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis
8. Which of the following actions should PCT take to verify the quality of
venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw?
A) Determine that the tourniquet is the proper size.
B) Check the vacuum of the tube.
C) Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal.
D) Verify that the adapter is the correct color.
Answer C) Inspect the integrity ofthe needle's seal.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. A PCT is manually transferring a pt who has right-sided weakness from the
bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the tech use to
promote 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 transfer
belt, 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.
Answer D) Grasp the back ofthe transfer 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 the
technician 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)
Answer D) Temperature 38.5° C (100.5° F)
3. APCT is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress. The Technician
notes a skull and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant. Which
of the following hazards does the symbol indicate?
A) Explosive
B) flammable
C) skin irritant
D) Acute toxicity
Answer D) Acute toxicity
4. A PCT is preparing to transport a PT via a stretcher. Which of the following
actions 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 the
,pt 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.
Answer D) Raise the PT bed to the same level as the stretcher.
5. A PCT should identify that a health care facility's infection control program
is required by which of the following institutions?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC)
B) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
C) The Joint Commission (TJC)
D) Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
Answer C) The Joint Commission (TJC)
6. A PCT is preparing to label a PT specimen tube following a blood collection.
Which of the following actions should the tech take?
A) Face the PT while labeling the specimen tube
B) Use pencil to label the specimen
C) Avoid using computer-generated labels
, D) Initial the label prior to blood collection
Answer A) Face the PT while labeling the specimen tube
7. A PCT is applying antiembolism stockings to a pt. the tech should identify
that the provider has prescribed antiembolism stockings for which of the
following reasons?
A) To reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis
B) To protect the skin from injury
C) To prevent air embolisms from circulating to the legs
D) To dislodge existing embolisms
Answer A) To reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis
8. Which of the following actions should PCT take to verify the quality of
venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw?
A) Determine that the tourniquet is the proper size.
B) Check the vacuum of the tube.
C) Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal.
D) Verify that the adapter is the correct color.
Answer C) Inspect the integrity ofthe needle's seal.
