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NHA CPCT Certified Patient
Care Technician Exam Study
Guide
45+ (2026) 100% Correct Q&A with Rationales | Full Bank
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 48 Questions
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document covers patient care technician (PCT) skills and knowledge in areas such
as bed making, patient ambulation, point-of-care glucose testing, hand-wrist
immobility splints, hospice care, sterilization methods, quality improvement tools, and
infection prevention. The "NHA CPCT Certified Patient Care Technician Exam Study
Guide" contains 48 questions with correct answers already provided, along with
detailed explanations and rationales for each answer. This comprehensive resource
allows students to study, review, and understand key concepts to prepare for the
certified patient care technician exam.
EXAM QUESTIONS
Q1.
A patient care technician is making an open bed for a patient. Which of the following
actions should the technician take?
, CORRECT ANSWER
Fanfold the top linens at the foot of the bed (exp. this allows for easy access to the bed
without the technician or patient needing to pull back the linens
RATIONALE
This action promotes efficiency and safety in patient care by allowing easy access to the
bed without the need for the technician or patient to physically manipulate the linens,
reducing the risk of injury or disruption to the patient's care. By positioning the linens at
the foot of the bed, the technician can quickly and easily access the bed, facilitating a
smooth and expedient patient care process.
Q2.
A patient care technician is observing a patient who is ambulating using a walker.
Which of the following actions by the patient demonstrates correct technique?
CORRECT ANSWER
The patient advances the walker 24.4-45.7 cm (10 to 18 in) in front of their legs (exp.
patients should step into the perimeter of the walker and advance it 10-18 inches
RATIONALE
The correct technique involves positioning the walker in front of the patient's legs, allowing
them to step into its perimeter, as this provides maximum support and stability while
maintaining proper alignment and balance. Advancing the walker 10-18 inches in front of
the legs enables the patient to maintain a stable base of support and ensures that they can
safely transfer their weight onto the walker as they step forward.
Q3.
A patient care technician should identify that which of the following is the minimum
preferred volume of urine for a routine urinalysis?
CORRECT ANSWER
, 30 mL (exp. Although lab technicians prefer 50 mL for performing a routine urinalysis,
30 mL is the minimum preferred amount for a urinalysis
RATIONALE
The statement is correct because it indicates a standard or recommended practice in the
medical field, specifically for performing a routine urinalysis. This suggests that 30 mL is
the minimum volume of urine required for the test to be accurate and reliable, making it the
preferred choice for patient care technicians.
Q4.
A patient care technician 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?
CORRECT ANSWER
Use the facility's glucometer to perform the glucose tests on the patient (exp. The
facility's glucometer is tested more frequently for accuracy
RATIONALE
The facility's glucometer is tested more frequently for accuracy to ensure reliable results,
which is crucial for effective diabetes management and timely interventions. This regular
testing and maintenance of the glucometer also help to minimize the risk of errors or false
readings that could compromise patient care.
Q5.
A patient care technician is assisting a nurse to apply a hand-wrist immobility splint for
a patient who has left-sided paralysis due to a stroke. The technician should identify
that the splint will secure the patient's hand in which of the following positions?
CORRECT ANSWER
Wrist slight dorsiflexion (exp. A hand wrist splint helps with proper positioning and
alignment by keeping the wrist in slight dorsiflexion and keeping the thumb slightly
NHA CPCT Certified Patient
Care Technician Exam Study
Guide
45+ (2026) 100% Correct Q&A with Rationales | Full Bank
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 48 Questions
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document covers patient care technician (PCT) skills and knowledge in areas such
as bed making, patient ambulation, point-of-care glucose testing, hand-wrist
immobility splints, hospice care, sterilization methods, quality improvement tools, and
infection prevention. The "NHA CPCT Certified Patient Care Technician Exam Study
Guide" contains 48 questions with correct answers already provided, along with
detailed explanations and rationales for each answer. This comprehensive resource
allows students to study, review, and understand key concepts to prepare for the
certified patient care technician exam.
EXAM QUESTIONS
Q1.
A patient care technician is making an open bed for a patient. Which of the following
actions should the technician take?
, CORRECT ANSWER
Fanfold the top linens at the foot of the bed (exp. this allows for easy access to the bed
without the technician or patient needing to pull back the linens
RATIONALE
This action promotes efficiency and safety in patient care by allowing easy access to the
bed without the need for the technician or patient to physically manipulate the linens,
reducing the risk of injury or disruption to the patient's care. By positioning the linens at
the foot of the bed, the technician can quickly and easily access the bed, facilitating a
smooth and expedient patient care process.
Q2.
A patient care technician is observing a patient who is ambulating using a walker.
Which of the following actions by the patient demonstrates correct technique?
CORRECT ANSWER
The patient advances the walker 24.4-45.7 cm (10 to 18 in) in front of their legs (exp.
patients should step into the perimeter of the walker and advance it 10-18 inches
RATIONALE
The correct technique involves positioning the walker in front of the patient's legs, allowing
them to step into its perimeter, as this provides maximum support and stability while
maintaining proper alignment and balance. Advancing the walker 10-18 inches in front of
the legs enables the patient to maintain a stable base of support and ensures that they can
safely transfer their weight onto the walker as they step forward.
Q3.
A patient care technician should identify that which of the following is the minimum
preferred volume of urine for a routine urinalysis?
CORRECT ANSWER
, 30 mL (exp. Although lab technicians prefer 50 mL for performing a routine urinalysis,
30 mL is the minimum preferred amount for a urinalysis
RATIONALE
The statement is correct because it indicates a standard or recommended practice in the
medical field, specifically for performing a routine urinalysis. This suggests that 30 mL is
the minimum volume of urine required for the test to be accurate and reliable, making it the
preferred choice for patient care technicians.
Q4.
A patient care technician 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?
CORRECT ANSWER
Use the facility's glucometer to perform the glucose tests on the patient (exp. The
facility's glucometer is tested more frequently for accuracy
RATIONALE
The facility's glucometer is tested more frequently for accuracy to ensure reliable results,
which is crucial for effective diabetes management and timely interventions. This regular
testing and maintenance of the glucometer also help to minimize the risk of errors or false
readings that could compromise patient care.
Q5.
A patient care technician is assisting a nurse to apply a hand-wrist immobility splint for
a patient who has left-sided paralysis due to a stroke. The technician should identify
that the splint will secure the patient's hand in which of the following positions?
CORRECT ANSWER
Wrist slight dorsiflexion (exp. A hand wrist splint helps with proper positioning and
alignment by keeping the wrist in slight dorsiflexion and keeping the thumb slightly
