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NHA PCT exam practicea 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? correct answergrasp 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? correct answertemperature 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? correct answertap 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? correct
answeracute 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? correct answerraise 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? correct answerthe 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? correct answerface 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? correct answerto reduce the risk
for deep vein thrombosis
,this term refers to the complete destruction of all forms of micro organisms when providing patient
care? correct answersterilization
this action should be taken by the pct to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a
blood draw? correct answerinspect 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? correct answerask 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? correct answertransporting 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? correct answerflexion
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?
correct answerocclusive
a pct must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent? correct answerclotting
a pct should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in which of
the following ways? correct answerthe patient receives improved coordination of care
which of the following actions should a patient care tech take to help prevent health care associated
infections? correct answerfollow 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? correct answerU 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? correct answerreceiving 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? correct answerplay 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? correct answerthe patients lower
limbs show pitting edema
for which of the following procedures should a patient care tech use sterile technique? correct
answerinserting a straight catheter
a pct is performing a 12 lead EKG for a patient. the tech should identify that this heart rate indicates
bradycardia? correct answer50/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? correct answer360 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? correct answerreport 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? correct answerbio 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? correct answerpatients 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? correct answerclean catch midstream collection
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