NHA CPCT 4

Question 1

Antiembolic stockings are used to decrease the potential for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Aneurysm

Question 2

Which of the following should a PCT reference to find a patient’s recorded intake and output?

Accepted Answer

Flow or graphic sheet

Question 3

A PCT is removing a pt’s indwelling urinary catheter. Why should the water be removed from the catheter's ballon?

Accepted Answer

Injury to the urethra

Question 4

A PCT is caring for a pt on fall precautions. Pt is confused, crawling and roaming around his room. What should tech do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the charge nurse

Question 5

A PCT should recognize that hematuria is associated with which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

cystitis

Question 6

Which of the following info does OSHA require to be included on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

Environmental regulations

Question 7

A PCT is giving a bath to a pt and notes a bruise. The pt says it was caused by another tech. What should the tech do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the patient’s nurse immediately

Question 8

A PCT is caring for a pt with an ostomy. The tech should identify that which of the following can cause skin impairment?

Accepted Answer

Liquid stool under the appliance

Question 9

A PCT is assigned to a pt with scabies. Which of the following precautions should the tech follow?

Accepted Answer

contact

Question 10

A PCT is obtaining a stool specimen for parasites. What should the tech do after receiving specimen?

Accepted Answer

Take the specimen to the lab immediately after obtaining it

Question 11

A PCT is performing venipuncture. Which of the following patient identifiers are acceptable?

Accepted Answer

The patient’s full name and date of birth

Question 12

A PCT is providing general hygiene for a client who has c. diff. Which precautions should the tech follow?

Accepted Answer

contact

Question 13

Which of the following government agencies provides guidelines for preventing and reporting injuries in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Question 14

The following artifact is displayed on the EKG. To resolve this, the PCT should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Inspect electrodes and wires for secure connection

Question 15

A PCT is performing venipuncture and sustains a needlestick injury. Which of the following actions should the tech take?

Accepted Answer

Contact the supervisor and document the incident

Question 16

Which of the following pt identifiers is used to identify a pt in accordance with JC National Patient Safety Goals?

Accepted Answer

Assigned ID number

Question 17

Which of the following patients requires protective, or reverse isolation?

Accepted Answer

A 20 yr old patient who has tuberculosis

Question 18

A PCT is preparing to transfer a client from a bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the tech take?

Accepted Answer

Move the patient to the side of the bed

Question 19

A PCT is transferring a pt from stretcher to bed. Which of the following actions demonstrates proper body mechanics?

Accepted Answer

Having wide base of support

Question 20

Which of the following findings should a PCT recognize as a risk factor of elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

Patient has decreased strength and mobility

Questions 20