NHA PCT EXAM/ LATEST 2024. 200 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS /
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
1. A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has died which of the following actions
should the tech take: Secure any of the patients valuables, including rings, watches, or
money for delivery to the patient's family
2. Which of the following actions should a patient care technician take when
discharging a patient: Escort the patient using a wheelchair
3. A patient care tech is in the cafeteria during lunch and she's a visitor that appears
to be choking which of the following actions should the technician take first: Ask the
visitor if she is able to speak
4. A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has an ileostomy, which of the
following types of stool should the tech expect to observe in the ostomy pouch: Liquid
5. A patient care tech should identify that which of the following is the mini- mum
preferred volume of urine for a routine urinalysis: 30 ML
6. A patient care technician in a hospital is concerned about the unethical behavior of a
coworker to which of the following people should the tech report this concert: The charge
nurse
7. A patient care tech is caring for a four year old patient who reports right arm pain,
detect should identify that which of the following methods should be used to measure
pain intensity for the patient: Ask the child to point to the drawing on the face that
matches the pain level
8. A patient care tech is preparing to ambulate a patient who is at increased risk for
falls. The patient ask the technician. Why do you have to place the belt around me which
of the following responses should the tech make?: Gait belts are an added safety feature
when assisting patients to walk
9. A patient care tech is assisting with the admission of a patient who has hearing loss
which of the following actions should the tech take when com- municating with this
patient: Write questions and instructions on a notepad
10. A patient care tech has just obtained a 12 lead EKG from a patient. When should the
tech cleaned and disinfected reusable EKG equipment: Immediately after each patient
11. A patient care tech is assisting a nurse to apply a hand wrist immobility splint for a
patient who has left sided paralysis due to a stroke. The tech should identify that the sprint
will secure the patient hand and wrist in which of the following positions.: slight
dorsiflexion
12. A patient care tech should identify that according to the CDC, standard
precautions, gloves are required for which of the following tasks: Handling linen that is
soiled with blood
,13. A patient care tech is changing linens for a patient who has clostridium Difícilie
and who's bed is soiled with stool which of the following actions should the technician
take?: Place the linens in a biohazard linen bag
14. A patient care tech is preparing to care for a patient who has pulmonary
tuberculosis, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the
tech put on before entering the patient's room: N 95 respirator
15. A patient care tech is participating in a mock disaster situation at work which of
the following should the tech identify as an example of an internal disaster: A fire
16. A patient care tech in a clinic is receiving a urine specimen from a patient who
completed a 24 hr urine collection. The technician should ensure that which of the
following requirements have been met for this test.: The specimen was refrigerated prior to
being returned
17. A patient care tech should identify that OSHA guidelines require which of the
following actions to prevent needlestick injuries during vein puncture: activate safety
device & dispose of needles in sharps container
18. A patient care tech observed a nurse administering an influenza vaccine to a patient.
The tech should identify that receiving an influenza vaccine brakes which of the following
links in the chain of infection?: Susceptible host
19. A patient care tech is preparing to transport a patient using a wheelchair which of
the following actions should the tech take when assisting a patient out of bed: Have the
patient push off the bed using his hands when prompted
20. A patient care tech should identify that which of the following pieces of personal
protective equipment should be removed first: Gloves
21. A patient care tech overhears the son of a patient who is terminally ill asking a nurse
to keep the diagnosis secret from his father. The nurse agrees the tech should recognize
that the nurse's action is a violation of which of the following parts of patient bill of
rights?: The right to information about one's condition
22. A patient care tech is caring for a patient when a fire alert is activated. The tech
should identify that the "R" in the fire response mnemonic, RACE, stands for which of the
following: Rescue
23. A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has stage three pressure ulcer which
of the following manifestations should the tech expect: Subcutaneous fat is visible and
wound drainage
24. Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal samples?-
: Lavender top
25. Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on an EKG?:
decreased potassium levels (hypokalemia)
, 26. A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has an indwelling urinary catheter.
How often should the tech empty the drainage bag?: Every 8 hours
27. What is the normal range for a FSBG?: 80-100
28. A patient care tech is caring for a new patient which of the following questions
should the tech ask the patient to verify their identity: What is your name and date of
birth?
29. A patient presents alert and oriented, but the PCT finds that all the wave forms are
negative in lead I. The tech should check the cable connections for which limb electrodes?:
Right arm and left arm
30. A patient care tech has obtained a specimen that must remain at body tem- perature
when transported to the lab for processing. Which of the following actions, should the
tech take?: Place the specimen in a warming device
31. A patient care tech is teaching a patient how to use a Holter monitor, which of the
following statements should the tech include?: Do not shower or remove electrodes, write
down symptoms and activities in a journal, avoid metal detectors
32. A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory mon- itor after
having an EKG 48 hr prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation by the
patient care technician?: "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of
time."
33. A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is receiving enteral nutrition via an NG-
tube, which of the following findings should the technician expect?-
: Throat irritation
34. A patient care tech is caring for 4 clients. The tech should identify that which of
the following patients is at greatest risk for a fall.: An 86 year old patient who is 4
hours post-op
35. What is a sentinel event, and what agency should it be reported to?: unexpected
occurrence involving death or serious injury; The Joint Commission
36. Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding
from the vein puncture site after the needle is removed: Apply pressure to prevent
leakage of blood into the tissue
37. A patient care tech is providing palliative care to a patient. The patient's family
expresses feelings of anger and hopelessness, which of the following action should the
tech tech?: Listen
38. A patient care tech documents a patient's VS using a bedside electronic health record
system. The tech should identify that which of the following is primary advantage of a
bedside EHR system?: It makes information immediately available to the healthcare team
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
1. A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has died which of the following actions
should the tech take: Secure any of the patients valuables, including rings, watches, or
money for delivery to the patient's family
2. Which of the following actions should a patient care technician take when
discharging a patient: Escort the patient using a wheelchair
3. A patient care tech is in the cafeteria during lunch and she's a visitor that appears
to be choking which of the following actions should the technician take first: Ask the
visitor if she is able to speak
4. A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has an ileostomy, which of the
following types of stool should the tech expect to observe in the ostomy pouch: Liquid
5. A patient care tech should identify that which of the following is the mini- mum
preferred volume of urine for a routine urinalysis: 30 ML
6. A patient care technician in a hospital is concerned about the unethical behavior of a
coworker to which of the following people should the tech report this concert: The charge
nurse
7. A patient care tech is caring for a four year old patient who reports right arm pain,
detect should identify that which of the following methods should be used to measure
pain intensity for the patient: Ask the child to point to the drawing on the face that
matches the pain level
8. A patient care tech is preparing to ambulate a patient who is at increased risk for
falls. The patient ask the technician. Why do you have to place the belt around me which
of the following responses should the tech make?: Gait belts are an added safety feature
when assisting patients to walk
9. A patient care tech is assisting with the admission of a patient who has hearing loss
which of the following actions should the tech take when com- municating with this
patient: Write questions and instructions on a notepad
10. A patient care tech has just obtained a 12 lead EKG from a patient. When should the
tech cleaned and disinfected reusable EKG equipment: Immediately after each patient
11. A patient care tech is assisting a nurse to apply a hand wrist immobility splint for a
patient who has left sided paralysis due to a stroke. The tech should identify that the sprint
will secure the patient hand and wrist in which of the following positions.: slight
dorsiflexion
12. A patient care tech should identify that according to the CDC, standard
precautions, gloves are required for which of the following tasks: Handling linen that is
soiled with blood
,13. A patient care tech is changing linens for a patient who has clostridium Difícilie
and who's bed is soiled with stool which of the following actions should the technician
take?: Place the linens in a biohazard linen bag
14. A patient care tech is preparing to care for a patient who has pulmonary
tuberculosis, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the
tech put on before entering the patient's room: N 95 respirator
15. A patient care tech is participating in a mock disaster situation at work which of
the following should the tech identify as an example of an internal disaster: A fire
16. A patient care tech in a clinic is receiving a urine specimen from a patient who
completed a 24 hr urine collection. The technician should ensure that which of the
following requirements have been met for this test.: The specimen was refrigerated prior to
being returned
17. A patient care tech should identify that OSHA guidelines require which of the
following actions to prevent needlestick injuries during vein puncture: activate safety
device & dispose of needles in sharps container
18. A patient care tech observed a nurse administering an influenza vaccine to a patient.
The tech should identify that receiving an influenza vaccine brakes which of the following
links in the chain of infection?: Susceptible host
19. A patient care tech is preparing to transport a patient using a wheelchair which of
the following actions should the tech take when assisting a patient out of bed: Have the
patient push off the bed using his hands when prompted
20. A patient care tech should identify that which of the following pieces of personal
protective equipment should be removed first: Gloves
21. A patient care tech overhears the son of a patient who is terminally ill asking a nurse
to keep the diagnosis secret from his father. The nurse agrees the tech should recognize
that the nurse's action is a violation of which of the following parts of patient bill of
rights?: The right to information about one's condition
22. A patient care tech is caring for a patient when a fire alert is activated. The tech
should identify that the "R" in the fire response mnemonic, RACE, stands for which of the
following: Rescue
23. A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has stage three pressure ulcer which
of the following manifestations should the tech expect: Subcutaneous fat is visible and
wound drainage
24. Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal samples?-
: Lavender top
25. Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on an EKG?:
decreased potassium levels (hypokalemia)
, 26. A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has an indwelling urinary catheter.
How often should the tech empty the drainage bag?: Every 8 hours
27. What is the normal range for a FSBG?: 80-100
28. A patient care tech is caring for a new patient which of the following questions
should the tech ask the patient to verify their identity: What is your name and date of
birth?
29. A patient presents alert and oriented, but the PCT finds that all the wave forms are
negative in lead I. The tech should check the cable connections for which limb electrodes?:
Right arm and left arm
30. A patient care tech has obtained a specimen that must remain at body tem- perature
when transported to the lab for processing. Which of the following actions, should the
tech take?: Place the specimen in a warming device
31. A patient care tech is teaching a patient how to use a Holter monitor, which of the
following statements should the tech include?: Do not shower or remove electrodes, write
down symptoms and activities in a journal, avoid metal detectors
32. A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory mon- itor after
having an EKG 48 hr prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation by the
patient care technician?: "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of
time."
33. A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is receiving enteral nutrition via an NG-
tube, which of the following findings should the technician expect?-
: Throat irritation
34. A patient care tech is caring for 4 clients. The tech should identify that which of
the following patients is at greatest risk for a fall.: An 86 year old patient who is 4
hours post-op
35. What is a sentinel event, and what agency should it be reported to?: unexpected
occurrence involving death or serious injury; The Joint Commission
36. Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding
from the vein puncture site after the needle is removed: Apply pressure to prevent
leakage of blood into the tissue
37. A patient care tech is providing palliative care to a patient. The patient's family
expresses feelings of anger and hopelessness, which of the following action should the
tech tech?: Listen
38. A patient care tech documents a patient's VS using a bedside electronic health record
system. The tech should identify that which of the following is primary advantage of a
bedside EHR system?: It makes information immediately available to the healthcare team
