NHA PCT EXAM 2024 NEWEST EXAM 2 VERSIONS
(VERSION A AND B) 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: acute toxicity
a pct is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher what action should the tech
take when transferring the patient from a bed to the stretcher? - ANSWER: raise the
patients bed to the same level as the stretcher
a pct should identify that a health care facility's infection control program is required
by which of the following institutions? - ANSWER: the joint commission
a patient care technician is preparing to label a patients specimen tube following a
blood collection which of the following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER: face
the patient while labeling the specimen tube
a pct is applying anti-embolism stockings to a patient the tech should identify that
the provider has prescribed anti-embolism stockings for which of the following
reasons? - ANSWER: to reduce the risk for deep vein thrombosis
this term refers to the complete destruction of all forms of micro organisms when
providing patient care? - ANSWER: sterilization
this action should be taken by the pct to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies
before beginning a blood draw? - ANSWER: inspect the integrity of the needles seal
a pct is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. upon entering the
room she sees the patient pushing away the over-bed table with the lunch tray still
,on it. which of the following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER: ask the patient
if he has eaten within the past 2 hr
a pct is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient the tech should identify that
which of the following errors could cause the specimen hemolysis? - ANSWER:
transporting the tubes horizontally
a pct is preparing to perform passive range of motion exercises for a patient. which
of the following motions should the tech perform on the patients elbows? -
ANSWER: flexion
a pct is assisting a nurse to change a dressing on a surgical wound. the wound should
not have contact with air or oxygen. which of the following types of dressings should
the tech expect the nurse to use? - ANSWER: occlusive
a pct must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent? - ANSWER: clotting
a pct should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record
systems in which of the following ways? - ANSWER: the patient receives improved
coordination of care
which of the following actions should a patient care tech take to help prevent health
care associated infections? - ANSWER: follow standard precautions when caring for
patients who have surgical incisions
a pct is documenting in a patients electronic health record which of the following
abbreviations should the tech avoid using? - ANSWER: U because it can be mistaken
for 0,4, or "cc" the tech should always write out unit
this action is outside the scope of practice for a pct? - ANSWER: receiving a
medication prescription
a pct is assisting a patient with bowel elimination. which of the following actions
should the tech take to promote relaxation and emotional support? - ANSWER: play
soft music at the patients bedside
a pct is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. which of the following
findings related to the patients condition should the tech report to the nurse
immediately? - ANSWER: the patients lower limbs show pitting edema
for which of the following procedures should a patient care tech use sterile
technique? - ANSWER: inserting a straight catheter
a pct is performing a 12 lead EKG for a patient. the tech should identify that this
heart rate indicates bradycardia? - ANSWER: 50/min
, a pct is measuring intake for a patient who has consumed 2 oz of iced tea, 6 oz of
chicken broth, and 4 oz of flavored gelatin which of the following amounts is the
patients total intake? - ANSWER: 360 mL. because 1 oz is equal to 30 mL
a pct is assisting with the care of a 3 year old child who has several bruises on the
arms in various stages of healing. the child guardian states that the child falls down a
lot. which of the following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER: report the signs
of injury to a supervisor
a pct is changing the linens for a patient who is prescribed contact precautions for
clostridium difficile. the tech finds the disposable underpad is heavily soiled with
blood and feces. the tech should dispose of the pad in which of the following
containers? - ANSWER: bio hazard waste container
a pct is caring for a patient whose roommate asks about her diagnosis. the tech
should identify that disclosing this information would violate which of the following?
- ANSWER: patients bill of rights
a pct should identify that which of the following procedures is most commonly used
to obtain a routine urinalysis specimen from an adult patient? - ANSWER: clean catch
midstream collection
a pct is preparing to bathe a patient who has diarrhea and has soiled the bed. the
tech should take this action to control the spread of infection? - ANSWER: wear
gloves
a pct is providing oral care to a patient who wears upper and lower dentures. which
of the following actions should the tech take when reinserting the dentures? -
ANSWER: replace the upper dentures before the lower dentures
a pct is responding to an adult patient who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia
and has become unresponsive. the tech should palpate the patients pulse using
which of the following sites? - ANSWER: carotid
a pct should identify that which of the following provides residents in long term care
facilities with the right to be free of physical or psychological abuse? - ANSWER:
Omnibus budget reconciliation act
a pct in a hospital is preparing to sterilize equipment that was soiled with blood.
which of the following methods should the tech use? - ANSWER: autoclave
a pct is providing instructions to a newly hired tech about transporting and handling
blood specimens. which of the following instructions should the tech include? -
ANSWER: ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid tight closure
a pct is reviewing quality improvement tools. which of the following tools attempts
to improve patient safety and the quality of health care by eliminating unnecessary
(VERSION A AND B) 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: 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? - ANSWER: acute toxicity
a pct is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher what action should the tech
take when transferring the patient from a bed to the stretcher? - ANSWER: raise the
patients bed to the same level as the stretcher
a pct should identify that a health care facility's infection control program is required
by which of the following institutions? - ANSWER: the joint commission
a patient care technician is preparing to label a patients specimen tube following a
blood collection which of the following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER: face
the patient while labeling the specimen tube
a pct is applying anti-embolism stockings to a patient the tech should identify that
the provider has prescribed anti-embolism stockings for which of the following
reasons? - ANSWER: to reduce the risk for deep vein thrombosis
this term refers to the complete destruction of all forms of micro organisms when
providing patient care? - ANSWER: sterilization
this action should be taken by the pct to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies
before beginning a blood draw? - ANSWER: inspect the integrity of the needles seal
a pct is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. upon entering the
room she sees the patient pushing away the over-bed table with the lunch tray still
,on it. which of the following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER: ask the patient
if he has eaten within the past 2 hr
a pct is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient the tech should identify that
which of the following errors could cause the specimen hemolysis? - ANSWER:
transporting the tubes horizontally
a pct is preparing to perform passive range of motion exercises for a patient. which
of the following motions should the tech perform on the patients elbows? -
ANSWER: flexion
a pct is assisting a nurse to change a dressing on a surgical wound. the wound should
not have contact with air or oxygen. which of the following types of dressings should
the tech expect the nurse to use? - ANSWER: occlusive
a pct must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent? - ANSWER: clotting
a pct should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record
systems in which of the following ways? - ANSWER: the patient receives improved
coordination of care
which of the following actions should a patient care tech take to help prevent health
care associated infections? - ANSWER: follow standard precautions when caring for
patients who have surgical incisions
a pct is documenting in a patients electronic health record which of the following
abbreviations should the tech avoid using? - ANSWER: U because it can be mistaken
for 0,4, or "cc" the tech should always write out unit
this action is outside the scope of practice for a pct? - ANSWER: receiving a
medication prescription
a pct is assisting a patient with bowel elimination. which of the following actions
should the tech take to promote relaxation and emotional support? - ANSWER: play
soft music at the patients bedside
a pct is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. which of the following
findings related to the patients condition should the tech report to the nurse
immediately? - ANSWER: the patients lower limbs show pitting edema
for which of the following procedures should a patient care tech use sterile
technique? - ANSWER: inserting a straight catheter
a pct is performing a 12 lead EKG for a patient. the tech should identify that this
heart rate indicates bradycardia? - ANSWER: 50/min
, a pct is measuring intake for a patient who has consumed 2 oz of iced tea, 6 oz of
chicken broth, and 4 oz of flavored gelatin which of the following amounts is the
patients total intake? - ANSWER: 360 mL. because 1 oz is equal to 30 mL
a pct is assisting with the care of a 3 year old child who has several bruises on the
arms in various stages of healing. the child guardian states that the child falls down a
lot. which of the following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER: report the signs
of injury to a supervisor
a pct is changing the linens for a patient who is prescribed contact precautions for
clostridium difficile. the tech finds the disposable underpad is heavily soiled with
blood and feces. the tech should dispose of the pad in which of the following
containers? - ANSWER: bio hazard waste container
a pct is caring for a patient whose roommate asks about her diagnosis. the tech
should identify that disclosing this information would violate which of the following?
- ANSWER: patients bill of rights
a pct should identify that which of the following procedures is most commonly used
to obtain a routine urinalysis specimen from an adult patient? - ANSWER: clean catch
midstream collection
a pct is preparing to bathe a patient who has diarrhea and has soiled the bed. the
tech should take this action to control the spread of infection? - ANSWER: wear
gloves
a pct is providing oral care to a patient who wears upper and lower dentures. which
of the following actions should the tech take when reinserting the dentures? -
ANSWER: replace the upper dentures before the lower dentures
a pct is responding to an adult patient who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia
and has become unresponsive. the tech should palpate the patients pulse using
which of the following sites? - ANSWER: carotid
a pct should identify that which of the following provides residents in long term care
facilities with the right to be free of physical or psychological abuse? - ANSWER:
Omnibus budget reconciliation act
a pct in a hospital is preparing to sterilize equipment that was soiled with blood.
which of the following methods should the tech use? - ANSWER: autoclave
a pct is providing instructions to a newly hired tech about transporting and handling
blood specimens. which of the following instructions should the tech include? -
ANSWER: ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid tight closure
a pct is reviewing quality improvement tools. which of the following tools attempts
to improve patient safety and the quality of health care by eliminating unnecessary
