PCT NHA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
AND VERIFIED
1.Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood
pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching?: A. "I will apply the cuff to
the upper arm."
**B. "I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt."
C. "I will locate the brachial artery with my fingers."
D. "I will have the patient sit while I take the blood pressure."
2.Which of the following positions is illustrated in the figure above?: A. Tren-
delenberg
B. Prone
**C. Fowler's
D. Recovery
,3. In which of the following situations should the CPCT place the
patient in the lithotomy position?: A. Nasal exam
B. Head pain
C. Stomach ache
**D. Rectal exam
4.Which of the following statements made by the CPCT demonstrates the need for
further teaching?: A. "I will use the hand sanitizer before and after the
examination."
B. "I will place instruments near the examination table."
**C. "I will leave the room during the examination to ensure privacy."
D. "I will assist the doctor by drawing blood and urine samples."
5.Which of the following test results should the CPCT report to the nurse
immediately?: A. Blood pressure 102/62 mm Hg
B. Pulse rate 104/min
**C. Temperature 32.7 degress C (90.9 degress F)
D. Respirations 18/min
, 6. Which of the following most frequently causes the spread of
infection in health care facilities?: A. Other patients
B. Family members
**C. Health care workers' hands
D. Health care equipment
7.A CPCT is assisting a patient who is ambulating. The patient states, "I feel so dizzy
and weak," and her knees buckle. Which of the following actions by the CPCT is most
appropriate?: **A. Guide the patient to a seated or lying position on the
floor.
B. Grab the patient under the arms and hold her up while calling for help
C. Release the transfer belt. Place a wheelchair behind the patient.
D. Instruct the patient to grab the rail in the hallway while calling for help
AND VERIFIED
1.Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood
pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching?: A. "I will apply the cuff to
the upper arm."
**B. "I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt."
C. "I will locate the brachial artery with my fingers."
D. "I will have the patient sit while I take the blood pressure."
2.Which of the following positions is illustrated in the figure above?: A. Tren-
delenberg
B. Prone
**C. Fowler's
D. Recovery
,3. In which of the following situations should the CPCT place the
patient in the lithotomy position?: A. Nasal exam
B. Head pain
C. Stomach ache
**D. Rectal exam
4.Which of the following statements made by the CPCT demonstrates the need for
further teaching?: A. "I will use the hand sanitizer before and after the
examination."
B. "I will place instruments near the examination table."
**C. "I will leave the room during the examination to ensure privacy."
D. "I will assist the doctor by drawing blood and urine samples."
5.Which of the following test results should the CPCT report to the nurse
immediately?: A. Blood pressure 102/62 mm Hg
B. Pulse rate 104/min
**C. Temperature 32.7 degress C (90.9 degress F)
D. Respirations 18/min
, 6. Which of the following most frequently causes the spread of
infection in health care facilities?: A. Other patients
B. Family members
**C. Health care workers' hands
D. Health care equipment
7.A CPCT is assisting a patient who is ambulating. The patient states, "I feel so dizzy
and weak," and her knees buckle. Which of the following actions by the CPCT is most
appropriate?: **A. Guide the patient to a seated or lying position on the
floor.
B. Grab the patient under the arms and hold her up while calling for help
C. Release the transfer belt. Place a wheelchair behind the patient.
D. Instruct the patient to grab the rail in the hallway while calling for help
