NHA Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A) Certification Exam with Questions and Solutions

It covers key domains which include; Patient Care and Clinical Skills, Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection, EKG and Cardiac Monitoring, Safety, Infection Control, and Legal Standards and Specialized Patient Populations. A patient care technician is preparing to provide care for a patient under contact and droplet precautions. Which sequence demonstrates correct PPE donning technique? a: gloves, gown, mask, goggles b: gown, mask, goggles, gloves c: mask, gown, gloves, goggles d: gown, goggles, mask, gloves Correct Answer: b Rationale: The correct sequence for donning PPE begins with the gown to protect clothing and skin, followed by the mask or respirator to protect the respiratory tract, then goggles or face shield to protect the eyes, and finally gloves to protect the hands and prevent contamination of previously applied PPE. This order ensures maximum barrier protection and reduces the risk of self-contamination during patient care. A patient care technician records vital signs for assigned patients. Which finding should be reported to the nurse immediately? a: blood pressure 90/50 mmHg b: temperature 98.6°F (37°C) c: respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute d: pulse rate 88 beats per minute Correct Answer: a Rationale: A blood pressure of 90/50 mmHg may indicate hypotension, which can compromise organ perfusion and may signal dehydration, bleeding, or shock. While the other values fall within normal adult ranges, hypotension is clinically significant and requires prompt assessment and possible intervention by the nurse.