NHA PCT – Review Exam 2022 (Questions and Answers)/ 1. Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG 2. A patient care technician is assigned to perform hourly, point-of-care testing for a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should...
NHA PCT – Review Exam 2022 (150 Q And A) 100% Distinction Solution Guide Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG A decreased potassium level cause U waves to become visible on the EKKG A patient care technician is assigned to perform hourly, point -of-care testi ng for a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Use the facility's glucometer to perform the glucose tests on the patient A patient care technician is weighing a patient using a mechanical scale. Whi ch of the following actions should the technician take? Verify that the scale is balanced and the weights are set to z ero before weighing the patient A patient care technician is in the cafeteria during lunch and sees 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 A patient care technician is making an open bed for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Fanfold the top linens at the foot of the bed A patient care technician is preparing to clean metal instruments that were used to remove the staples from a patient's surgical wound. Which of the following actions should the technician take to destroy micro -organisms and spores on the metal instruments ? Place the instruments in an autoclave and steam the m under pressure or moist heat. A patient’s care technician is transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair using a gait belt. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Secure the gait belt around the patient's waist A patient care technician is caring for a patient who is to undergo an exercise stress test the next morning. The technician should expect the patient to receive which of the following instructions? Eat a light meal 2 hours prior to taking the test A patient care technician documents a patient's vital signs using a bedside electronic health record (EHR) system. The technician should identify that which of the following is the primary advantage of a bedside EHR system ? It makes information immediately av ailable to the health care team A patient care technician is preparing to measure the pulse oximetry of an adult patient who has decreased arterial blood flow. Which of the following locations is the best place to obt ain this measurement for a patient who has this condition? If a patient has a decreased arterial blood flow, the forehead is the fastest and most accurate location to obtain a pulse oximetry reading. A patient care technician has just collected a blood s pecimen from a patient. For which of the following reasons should the technician invert the collection tubes that contain anticoagulants immediately following a blood collection To prevent clotting of the blood A patient care technician is participating in a mock disaster situation at work. Which of the following should the technician identify as an example of an internal disaster? A fire A patient care technician should recognize that it is the primary purpose of which of the following agencies to provi de guidelines that ensure safe work environments OSHA A patient care technician is caring for a patient who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and observes thin, water, reddish drainage on the wound dressing. The technician should identify that which of the following terms is used to describe this t ype of drainage? Serosanguinous A patient care technician should identify that which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be removed first Gloves A patient care technician is cleaning urine off of an examination table. Which of the following disposal containers should the technician use to dispose of a urine -soiled washcloth? Impermeable laundry bag 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? The patient advances the walker 25.4 to 45.7 cm (10 to 18 inc) in front of their legs. A patient care technician is preparing to care for a patient who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician put on before entering the patient's room? N95 respirator A patient care technician should identify that OSHA guideline require technicians to take which of the following actions to prevent needle stick injuries during venipuncture? Dispose o f needles in a sharps container A patient care technician should identify that which of the following incidents should be reported to The Joint Commission (TJC) Sentinel events A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has a developmental disability. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Ask family members about communication techniques that work best for the patient A patient care technician is caring for a postpartum patient. For which of the following findings should the technician notify the nurse? Headache with visual disturbance A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The patient ask s the technician to demonstrate how to give an insulin injection. Which of the following statements should the technician make? I will inform the nurse about your request regarding the injection A patient care technician is attending a class about fire s afety. Which of the following acronyms should the technician use to remember how to operate a fire extinguisher? PASS A patient care technician in a hospital is concerned about the unethical behavior of a coworker. To which of the following people should the technician report his concern?
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