NHA PCT exam practice questions and answers with certified solutions

a patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body mechanics? grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight. a patient care technician is caring for several adult patients what findings should the technician report to the nurse first? temperature 38.5 c (100.5 f) a patient care technician is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. which of the following actions should the technician take first? tap the patients shoulders and ask are you okay? a pct is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress the tech notices a skull and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant which of the following hazards does this symbol indicate? acute toxicity