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NHA PCT EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS A COMPLETE SOLUTION COVERS 2024/2025 BEST RANKED A+ GUARANTEED SUCCESS
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A patient care tech is assisting a nurse to apply a hand wrist immobility splint for a patient who has left sided paralysis due to a stroke. The tech should identify that the sprint will secure the patient hand and wrist in which of the following positions. - CORRECT ANSWERS slight dorsiflexion A patient care tech should identify that according to the CDC, standard precautions, gloves are required for which of the following tasks - CORRECT ANSWERS Handling linen that is soiled with blood A patient care tech is changing linens for a patient who has clostridium Difícilie and who's bed is soiled with stool which of the following actions should the technician take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Place the linens in a biohazard linen bag A patient care tech is preparing to care for a patient who has pulmonary tuberculosis, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the tech put on before entering the patient's room - CORRECT ANSWERS N 95 respirator A patient care tech is participating in a mock disaster situation at work which of the following should the tech identify as an example of an internal disaster - CORRECT ANSWERS A fire A patient care tech in a clinic is receiving a urine specimen from a patient who completed a 24 hr urine collection. The technician should ensure that which of the following requirements have been met for this test. - CORRECT ANSWERS The specimen was refrigerated prior to being returned A patient care tech should identify that OSHA guidelines require which of the following actions to prevent needlestick injuries during vein puncture - CORRECT ANSWERS activate safety device & dispose of needles in sharps container
A patient care tech observed a nurse administering an influenza vaccine to a patient. The tech should identify that receiving an influenza vaccine brakes which of the following links in the chain of infection? - CORRECT ANSWERS Susceptible host A patient care tech is preparing to transport a patient using a wheelchair which of the following actions should the tech take when assisting a patient out of bed - CORRECT ANSWERS Have the patient push off the bed using his hands when prompted A patient care tech should identify that which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should be removed first - CORRECT ANSWERS Gloves A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has died which of the following actions should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Secure any of the patients valuables, including rings, watches, or money for delivery to the patient's family Which of the following actions should a patient care technician take when discharging a patient - CORRECT ANSWERS Escort the patient using a wheelchair A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has an ileostomy, which of the following types of stool should the tech expect to observe in the ostomy pouch - CORRECT ANSWERS Liquid A patient care tech should identify that which of the following is the minimum preferred volume of urine for a routine urinalysis - CORRECT ANSWERS 30 ML A patient care technician in a hospital is concerned about the unethical behavior of a coworker to which of the following people should the tech report this concert - CORRECT ANSWERS The charge nurse A patient care tech is caring for a four year old patient who reports right arm pain, detect should identify that which of the following methods should be used to measure pain intensity for the patient - CORRECT ANSWERS Ask the child to point to the drawing on the face that matches the pain level
A patient care tech is preparing to ambulate a patient who is at increased risk for falls. The patient ask the technician. Why do you have to place the belt around me which of the following responses should the tech make? - CORRECT ANSWERS Gait belts are an added safety feature when assisting patients to walk A patient care tech is assisting with the admission of a patient who has hearing loss which of the following actions should the tech take when communicating with this patient - CORRECT ANSWERS Write questions and instructions on a notepad A patient care tech has just obtained a 12 lead EKG from a patient. When should the tech cleaned and disinfected reusable EKG equipment - CORRECT ANSWERS Immediately after each patient A patient care tech overhears the son of a patient who is terminally ill asking a nurse to keep the diagnosis secret from his father. The nurse agrees the tech should recognize that the nurse's action is a violation of which of the following parts of patient bill of rights? - CORRECT ANSWERS The right to information about one's condition A patient care tech is caring for a patient when a fire alert is activated. The tech should identify that the "R" in the fire response mnemonic, RACE, stands for which of the following
A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has an indwelling urinary catheter. How often should the tech empty the drainage bag? - CORRECT ANSWERS Every 8 hours What is the normal range for a FSBG? - CORRECT ANSWERS 80- A patient care tech is caring for a new patient which of the following questions should the tech ask the patient to verify their identity - CORRECT ANSWERS What is your name and date of birth? A patient presents alert and oriented, but the PCT finds that all the wave forms are negative in lead I. The tech should check the cable connections for which limb electrodes? - CORRECT ANSWERS Right arm and left arm A patient care tech has obtained a specimen that must remain at body temperature when transported to the lab for processing. Which of the following actions, should the tech take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Place the specimen in a warming device A patient care tech is teaching a patient how to use a Holter monitor, which of the following statements should the tech include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Do not shower or remove electrodes, write down symptoms and activities in a journal, avoid metal detectors A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after having an EKG 48 hr prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation by the patient care technician? - CORRECT ANSWERS "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time." A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is receiving enteral nutrition via an NG-tube, which of the following findings should the technician expect? - CORRECT ANSWERS Throat irritation
A patient care tech is caring for 4 clients. The tech should identify that which of the following patients is at greatest risk for a fall. - CORRECT ANSWERS An 86 year old patient who is 4 hours post-op What is a sentinel event, and what agency should it be reported to? - CORRECT ANSWERS unexpected occurrence involving death or serious injury; The Joint Commission Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the vein puncture site after the needle is removed - CORRECT ANSWERS Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissue A patient care tech is providing palliative care to a patient. The patient's family expresses feelings of anger and hopelessness, which of the following action should the tech tech? - CORRECT ANSWERS Listen A patient care tech documents a patient's VS using a bedside electronic health record system. The tech should identify that which of the following is primary advantage of a bedside EHR system? - CORRECT ANSWERS It makes information immediately available to the healthcare team A patient care tech is caring for a six year old child. Which of the following findings should the tech identify as a potential indication of child mistreatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS Malnutrition, bruises, injuries that do not match the cause A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is receiving oxygen at 2 Lpm via nasal cannula. The tech notes that the patient pulse ox symmetry level is 91% which of the following actions should the tech tech? - CORRECT ANSWERS Report the pulse oximetry level to a nurse A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is on bed rest, which of the following action should the tech take to prevent a pressure ulcer from forming? - CORRECT ANSWERS Reposition the patient at least every two hours
A patient care tech is caring for a patient who needs to have their urine output measured and recorded hourly. Which of the following instructions should the tech give to the patient?
A patient care tech is collecting a blood culture specimen from a patient who has an allergy to shellfish. Which of the following topical antiseptics should the tech used to cleanse the patient skin prior to the venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWERS Chlorhexidine gluconate A patient care tech is caring for a postpartum patient. For which of the following findings should the tech notify the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS Headache and visual disturbance A patient care tech is preparing to measure the pulse oximetry of an infant in an inpatient setting who is actively moving around in their crib. Which of the following locations is the best place to position the oximeter on this patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS Great toe A patient care tech is assigned to perform hourly point of care glucose testing for a patient who has diabetes mellitus (DM). Which of the following action should the tech tech? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use the facilities glucometer, NOT the patient's A patient care tech recently attended a seminar about hospice care. Which of the following statements by the tech indicates an understanding of hospice care? - CORRECT ANSWERS The cost of hospice care is reimbursed by Medicare or Medicaid A patient care tech should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of CLIA? What does CLIA stand for - CORRECT ANSWERS to establish quality standards for laboratory testing on human specimens - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Ammendments You are recording a patient output and note that the patient voided a small amount of dark, yellow urine. The patient is flushed and reports dry mouth. The tech should identify that these findings indicate which abnormal condition? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dehydration A patient care tech is providing postoperative care for a patient who has been prescribed antiembolism stockings (TED hose) which of the following actions should the tech take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Turn the patient stockings inside out before applying, fit over toe then secure heel and pull up leg, ensuring there are no wrinkles
A patient care tech is caring for a patient who states, "I am in severe pain, I feel like I'm dying." Which of the following responses should the tech make? - CORRECT ANSWERS I'm sorry you're in so much pain. Can you tell me where your pain is located? A patient care tech is performing passive range of motion exercises on a patient's ankle. Which of the following motions should the tech perform? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dorsiflexion Identify the rhythm in the tracing below - CORRECT ANSWERS atrial fibrillation The PCT is caring for a patient who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and observes, thin, watery, reddish drainage on the wound. The tech should identify that which of the following terms is used to describe this type of drainage? - CORRECT ANSWERS serosanguinous A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The patient asks the tech to demonstrate how to give an insulin injection. Which of the following statements should the tech make? - CORRECT ANSWERS I will inform the nurse about your request regarding the injection A patient care tech is observing a patient who is ambulating using a walker. Which of the following actions by the patient demonstrates correct technique? - CORRECT ANSWERS The patient advance is the walker, 25.4 to 45.7 cm (10-18 in) in front of their legs. Patient care tech is preparing to clean metal instruments that were used to remove the staples from a patient surgical wound. Which of the following actions should the tech take to destroy microorganisms in spores on the metal instruments? - CORRECT ANSWERS Place the instruments into an auto clave in steam them under pressure or moist heat A patient care tech should recognize that it is the primary purpose of which of the following agencies to provide guidelines that ensure safe work environment? - CORRECT ANSWERS OSHA - Occupational Safety Health Act or Administration
A patient care tech should recognize that chain of custody is used for which of the following reasons? - CORRECT ANSWERS To guarantee the identification and integrity of samples A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has congestive heart failure, which of the following findings should be reported to the nurse immediately? - CORRECT ANSWERS Swelling in the legs and feet A patient care tech is measuring the blood pressure of the patient who had a left-sided mastectomy. The tech deflates the cuff too quickly, and does not obtain an accurate reading on the right arm which of the following action should the tech take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Release all the air from the cuff and wait 2 min before retesting on the right arm A patient care tech is preparing to obtain a standard 12 lead EKG, the tech should identify that which of the following is a standard EKG paper speed? - CORRECT ANSWERS 25mm/sec A patient care tech is preparing to remove a patients peripheral IV catheter, which of the following actions should the tech plan to take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Educate patient, close roller clamp, remove tape, hold gauze over the site when removing the catheter A patient care tech is performing CPR for an adult patient which of the following action should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Depress 5 cm (2 in) into the patient's chest while performing compressions A patient care tech is cleaning urine off of an examination table, which of the following disposal containers should the tech use to dispose of a urine soiled wash cloth? - CORRECT ANSWERS impermeable laundry bag A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is post operative and has been prescribed incentive spirometry. The tech should recognize that the provider prescribed this therapy for which of the following reasons? - CORRECT ANSWERS To prevent respiratory complications,
A patient care tech accidentally drops a glass thermometer and mercury is spilled onto the floor. Which of the following action should the tech take first? - CORRECT ANSWERS Evacuate the room A patient care tech is assisting a nurse to perform an aseptic wound dressing change for a patient who has stage 4 pressure ulcer. Which of the following action should the tech take? - CORRECT ANSWERS don new gloves after removing the soiled dressing A patient care tech is assisting a nurse to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a patient after setting up a sterile field. The tech drops the catheter on clean sheets, which of the following actions should the tech take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Obtain another sterile catheter kit A patient care tech is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The tech should identify that which of the following situation can result in an accurate reading. - CORRECT ANSWERS The patient's arm is above the level of the heart A PCT is performing a routine venipuncture for a patient who becomes pale and diaphoretic. Which of the following conditions is the patient most likely to experience? - CORRECT ANSWERS Syncope A PCT is caring for a patient who is experiencing moderate epistaxis. Which of the following action should the tech take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Apply constant pressure to the bridge of the nose for 10 to 15 minutes A patient care tech received orders to collect a newborn screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA. Which of the following should be collected first? - CORRECT ANSWERS O2 levels A patient care tech is preparing to perform documentation in a patient electronic health record. Which of the following is an example of appropriate documentation by the technician? - CORRECT ANSWERS The patient had a large dark brown bowel movement at
A patient care tech is transferring a patient from a bed to the wheelchair using a mechanical lift with a sling. The PCT should place him in which of the following positions? - CORRECT ANSWERS Fowlers A patient care tech is transferring a patient from a bed to wheelchair using a gait belt which of the following actions should the tech take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Secure the gait belt around the patient waist and grasp on both sides with palms facing up A patient care tech should identify that the patient's bill of rights guarantees patients to which of the following things? - CORRECT ANSWERS Involvement in making decisions about their care Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? - CORRECT ANSWERS labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient A patient care tech is performing ostomy care for a patient, which of the following actions should the tech take first? - CORRECT ANSWERS Cleanse the skin around the stoma with warm water A patient care tech is obtaining a bilirubin specimen from a newborn who is one day old and has jaundice. Which of the following actions should the tech take to ensure the integrity of the specimen? - CORRECT ANSWERS Turn off the ultraviolet light A patient care tech has just collected a blood specimen from a patient. For which of the following reasons should the tech invert the collection tube that contains anticoagulant immediately following a blood collection? - CORRECT ANSWERS To prevent clotting of blood A patient care tech is teaching a patient about HIPAA regulations, which of the following client statement indicates an understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS My provider is required to report if I receive a diagnosis of TB
A patient care tech is collecting five tubes of blood during which of the following time should the tech release the tourniquet? - CORRECT ANSWERS Within one minute A patient care tech is performing an EKG for a patient who is one day postoperative following a right leg above the knee amputation. Which of the following places should the tech place the right lower limb electrode? - CORRECT ANSWERS Right lower abdomen A patient care tech has just washed his hands and left the room of a patient when he hears another patient calling for help. The patient calling for help is in contact isolation, which of the following actions should the tech take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Put on a gown and gloves before entering the room Which of the following tasks is was within the scope of practice for a patient care technician? - CORRECT ANSWERS Reinforcing teaching about a wound care technique taught to the patient buy a nurse A patient care tech is attending a seminar about recognizing workplace violence. The tech should identify which of the following is an example of workplace violence? - CORRECT ANSWERS Emotional maltreatment A patient care tech is attending a class about fire safety, which of the following acronyms should the tech used to remember how to operate a fire extinguisher? - CORRECT ANSWERS PASS A patient care tech is observing a newly hired tech who is disinfecting items. In which of the following situations is the newly hired tech making an object medically aseptic? - CORRECT ANSWERS The tech uses a chemical cleanser to prepare a shower for reuse Which of the following findings on a tracing below should the patient care tech the most concerned with? - CORRECT ANSWERS The ST segment elevation
A PCT is preparing to transfer a non-ambulatory patient from bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following steps should the tech take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lock the safety wheels on the wheelchair and the bed A patient care tech is making an open bed for a patient, which of the following actions should the tech take? - CORRECT ANSWERS fold the top linens at the foot of the bed A patient care tech is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair which of the following methods should the tech use to promote proper body mechanics? - CORRECT ANSWERS have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight A patient care tech is caring for several adult patient which of the following findings should the tech report to the nurse first - CORRECT ANSWERS Temperature 38.5./100. A patient care tech is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive which of the following actions should the tech take first - CORRECT ANSWERS Tap the patient shoulders and ask are you OK? A patient care tech is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress the techno to school and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant which of the following does the symbol indicate - CORRECT ANSWERS Acute toxicity A patient care tech is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher which of the following action. Should the tech take when transferring a patient from a bed to a stretcher - CORRECT ANSWERS Raise the patient's bed to the same level as the stretcher A patient care tech should identify that a health care facility infection control program is required by which of the following institutions - CORRECT ANSWERS The joint commission /TJC
A patient care tech is preparing a label for a patient specimen tube following a blood collection which of the following actions should the tech tech - CORRECT ANSWERS FaceTime patient while labeling the specimen tube Patient care tech is applying antiembolism stockings to a patient. The tech should identify that the provider has prescribed antiembolism stockings for which of the following reasons. - CORRECT ANSWERS To reduce the risk for deep vein, thrombosis Which of the following terms refers to the complete destruction of all forms of microorganisms when providing patient care - CORRECT ANSWERS sterilization Which of the following action should a patient care technician take to verify the quality of vein puncture supplies before beginning a blood draw - CORRECT ANSWERS Inspect the integrity of the needles seal A patient care tech is to collect a two hour post prandial 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 ANSWERS Ask the patient is he has eaten within the past two hours A patient care tech is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient. The tech should identify that which of the following errors could cause specimen hemolysis - CORRECT ANSWERS Transporting the tubes horizontally A patient care tech is preparing to perform passive range of motion exercises for a patient which of the following motions should the tech perform on the patient elbow - CORRECT ANSWERS FLEXION A patient care tech is assisting a nurse to change a dressing on a surgical wound wound should not have contact with air or oxygen, which of the following types of dressing. Should the tech expect the nurse to use? - CORRECT ANSWERS Occlusive
A patient care tech must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following - CORRECT ANSWERS Clotting A patient care tech should identify that patient benefit from the use of an electronic health record system, in which of the following ways - CORRECT ANSWERS The patient receives improved coordination of care Which of the following actions should a patient care tech take to help prevent healthcare associated infections - CORRECT ANSWERS Follow standard precautions when caring for patients who have surgical incisions A patient care tech is documenting in a patient electronic health record which of the following abbreviation should the tech avoid using - CORRECT ANSWERS U Which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice for a patient care tech - CORRECT ANSWERS Receiving a medication prescription A patient care tech is assisting a patient with bowel elimination which of the following actions should the tech take to promote relaxation and emotional support - CORRECT ANSWERS Play soft music at the patient's bedside A patient care tech, his monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension, which of the following findings related to the patient's condition. Should the tech report to the nurse immediately - CORRECT ANSWERS The patient's lower limbs show pitting edema For which of the following procedures, should a patient care technician you sterile technique
A patient care tech is measuring intake for a patient who has consume 2 ounces of iced tea, 6 ounces of chicken broth in 4 ounces of flavored gelatin which of the following amounts is the patient's total intake - CORRECT ANSWERS 360ml A patient care tech is assisting with the care of a three year old child who has several bruises on the arms in various stages of healing. The child guardian states of the child falls down a lot which of the following action should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Report the signs of injury to a supervisor A patient care tech is changing the line for a patient who is prescribed contact precautions for clostridium DIFFICAILE the tech find the disposable, underpads, heavily soiled with blood and feces. The tech should dispose of the Patm which of the following containers. - CORRECT ANSWERS Biohazard waste container A patient care tech is caring for a patient. His roommate asked about her diagnosis. The tech should identify the disclosing that information would violate which of the following. - CORRECT ANSWERS Patient's bill of rights A patient care tech should identify that which of the following procedures is most commonly used to obtain a routine urinalysis specimen from adult patient - CORRECT ANSWERS Clean, catch midstream collection A patient care tech is preparing a bath, a patient who has diarrhea and soil the bed, which of the following action should the tech take to control the spread of infection - CORRECT ANSWERS Wear gloves A patient care tech is providing oral care to a patient who has upper and lower dentures, which of the following actions should the tech take when reinserting the dentures - CORRECT ANSWERS Replace the upper denture before the lower denture A patient care tech is responding to an adult patient who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia. It has become unresponsive, the textured palpate the patient's pulse using which of the following sites. - CORRECT ANSWERS CAROTID
Patient care tech should identify that which of the following provides resident a long-term care facilities with the right to be free of physical or psychological abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS Omnibus budget, reconciliation act (obra) A patient caretaking a hospital is preparing to sterilize equipment that was soiled with blood which of the following methods should the tech use - CORRECT ANSWERS Auto clave A patient care tech is providing instructions to a newly hired tech about transporting and handling blood specimens, which of the following instruction should the technician include - CORRECT ANSWERS Ensure the blood specimen, transport bag has a liquid tight closure A patient care tech is reviewing quality improvement tools, which of the following tools attempt to improve patient, safety and quality of healthcare by eliminating unnecessary processes and redirecting resources to patient needs - CORRECT ANSWERS Lean methodology A patient care tech is changing a patient's bedding and receives a needle stick which of the following action should the tech take first - CORRECT ANSWERS Wash the affected area with anti-microbial soap A patient care tech is assisting during meal time with a patient who is at risk for dysphasia. The tech should identify that which of the following foods should be calculated as fluid intake for the intake and output record. - CORRECT ANSWERS Chocolate pudding A patient care tech is caring for a patient who requires oral suctioning, which of the following actions should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Limit suctioning to know more than 15 seconds at a time A patient care tech is preparing to assist a patient ambulate using a gait belt which of the following statements should the tech make - CORRECT ANSWERS You can support your self by holding onto my arms
A patient care tech should identify that which of the following situations would likely cause somatic interference during EKG testing - CORRECT ANSWERS A patient who is experiencing a seizure A patient care tech is assisting with the physical examination of an older adult patient which of the following statements by the patient indicates a risk factor for elder abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS I live alone, and I don't get many visitors A patient care tech is preparing to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has arterial, fiibrillation which of the following methods should the tech use - CORRECT ANSWERS Manually using the apical area A patient care tech is performing post. Mortem care for a patient who is scheduled for an autopsy, which of the following actions should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Collect in document the patient's valuables A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has died which of the following action should the tech tech - CORRECT ANSWERS Position of pillow under the patient's head Patient care tech is performing a venipuncture for a patient in observes, a hematoma developing at the needle insertion site which of the following action should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Apply pressure to the site for a minimum of five minutes A patient who has influenza is coughing a patient care tech should understand that the cough is which of the following links in the chain of infection - CORRECT ANSWERS Mode of transmission A patient care tech is assisting in the care of a patient who has a wound left to heal by way of granulation. How often should this wound be redressed? - CORRECT ANSWERS Every 24 hours
A patient care tech is assisting a patient who is recovering from abdominal surgery with deep breathing and coughing exercises which of the following finding should the tech expect to observe in the patient - CORRECT ANSWERS Cleared airway, blockage of fluids and mucus A tech is caring for a patient who has an ostomy, which of the following action should the tech take when providing ostomy care? - CORRECT ANSWERS Used toilet paper to wipe around the stoma A patient care tech is transferring a weight, bearing patient from a wheelchair to the bed which of the following patient pieces of equipment should the tech use - CORRECT ANSWERS A gait belt A patient care tech is performing an EKG for a patient. The tech should recognize that the vertical projections in the image below are a result of which of the following. - CORRECT ANSWERS Pacemaker spikes A patient tells a PCT I don't like the overnight staff because nobody ever comes to help me use the bathroom when I use the call light please don't tell anyone because I don't want them to ignore me which of the following actions should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Informed the patient that this concern will be reported to the charge nurse A patient care tech should identify that which of the following represents the first link in the chain of infection - CORRECT ANSWERS Infectious agent A patient care tech is preparing to collect a stool specimen from a patient which of the following action should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Prevent contaminating the specimen with urine A patient care tech should identify that which of the following lab test require chain of custody protocol - CORRECT ANSWERS Blood alcohol level
A patient care tech is assisting a weight-bearing patient from a wheelchair to the toilet in the patient bathroom which of the following actions should the tech take to keep the patient safe during the transfer - CORRECT ANSWERS Lock the wheels on the wheelchair A patient care tech should identify that which of the following structures of the heart is immediately affected in a sin a trial node fails - CORRECT ANSWERS Atria ventricular node (AV) A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is receiving and enteral feeding via an NG tube in which of the following positions should the tech place the patient - CORRECT ANSWERS Semi Fowlers A patient care tech is collecting a urine sample from a patient. The tech should identify that which of the following urine characteristics is an unexpected finding - CORRECT ANSWERS Read tinged urine A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is at risk for falls at which of the following time should the tech check and document on the patient - CORRECT ANSWERS Every 1 hour A patient care tech is caring for a patient whose daughter is visiting. The daughter asked about the health of the patient roommate which of the following statements by the tech is an appropriate response. - CORRECT ANSWERS You can ask the patient about his condition A patient care tech is caring for a five-year-old child who reports pain which of the following pain skills should the technician use to measure the patient pain - CORRECT ANSWERS Wong baker faces A patient care tech is preparing to place electrodes for an EKG on a patient who has large breasts in which of the following locations should the tech place the electrodes for V 4 and v5 - CORRECT ANSWERS In the closest position possible to normal underneath the breasts
A patient care tech is applying a sequential compressive device to a patient. The tech should plan to remove the SCD at which of the following times. - CORRECT ANSWERS Every 8 hrs A patient care tech is performing a vein puncture to collect a blood specimen from a patient which of the following action should the tech take to reduce the risk of exposure to blood- borne pathogens - CORRECT ANSWERS Dispose of the needle in a sharps container A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is receiving hospice care. The patient states that she wants to stay alive long enough to see her first grandchild who is due to be born in a few months which of the following stages of grief does this statement reflect - CORRECT ANSWERS Bargaining Patient care tech has orders to collect blood cultures CBC,PTT and an iron panel. He forgets to draw the P ATT which of the following action should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Keep the specimens collected and draw the PTT Which of the following assistive devices should a patient care tech used to improve vertebral alignment in a patient who is immobile - CORRECT ANSWERS Bed board The patient care tech informed the nurse about a swelling at a patient's peripheral IV site. The tech should recognize that which of the following is the most likely cause of this finding.
A patient care tech is performing a 12 lead EKG for a patient which of the following location to the tech place the V4 lead - CORRECT ANSWERS Fifth intercostal space at the mid clavicular line A patient care tech is assisting a nurse with the care of a patient who has recently given birth vaginally, which of the following bathing technique. Should the technician use - CORRECT ANSWERS Sitz bath A provider request that a patient care tech collect blood specimens from a patient for blood cultures, hematology, and coagulation studies which of the following should the text Phil first, when performing at the vein puncture - CORRECT ANSWERS Blood culture bottle When should a patient care tech compare the code of glucose covets to the code on the glucometer - CORRECT ANSWERS When a patient is tested A patient care tech is preparing to wear a patient who is at risk for falls, which of the following action should the tech take when using a mechanical scale to weigh the patient - CORRECT ANSWERS Place a walker over the scale for the patient to use as support A patient care tech should identify that which of the following is the most commonly used paper speed for an EKG machine - CORRECT ANSWERS 25 mm A patient care tech is preparing to perform and anti-cubital vein puncture and has cleansed the site detect palpate the vein again with a gloved finger which of the following actions, should the tech take next - CORRECT ANSWERS Cleanse the site A patient care tech is preparing to apply restraints to a patient which of the following actions should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Apply the restraint over the patient clothing A patient care tech is preparing to perform a vein puncture for a patient which of the following patient identifier. Should the tech used to verify the patient identity. - CORRECT ANSWERS The patient's name and date of birth
A patient care tech is taking a patient's pulse oximetry reading the tech cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor, which of the following could be the cause - CORRECT ANSWERS The patient has a blood pressure of 84/62MM with cold hands and fingers A patient care tech is transporting a blood specimen that is wrapped in aluminum foil. The text should identify the specimen is wrapped in aluminum foil for which of the following reasons. - CORRECT ANSWERS To protect the specimen from light A patient care tech has a conflict with another tech which of the following action should the tech take first - CORRECT ANSWERS Discuss the concerns with the other tech in private A patient care tech enters the room of a patient who is receiving oxygen and find the patient nasal cannula on the floor which of the following actions should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Obtain a new cannula connected and place it on the patient A patient care tech should identify that which of the following terms is used when referring to infections that can be spread to patients - CORRECT ANSWERS Healthcare associated infections A patient care tech is reinforcing teaching about using an incentive spirometer with a patient which of the following instruction should the tech include - CORRECT ANSWERS The goal is to get the ball to rise in the chamber of the incentive spirometer A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is at risk for pressure ulcers, which of the following action should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours A nurse instruct the patient care tech to perform a procedure. The tech then considers whether the procedure is within the scope of practice which of the following five rights of delegation is the technician following. - CORRECT ANSWERS The right task
A patient care tech is obtaining vital signs for a patient and notices the patient's temperature is higher than normal which of the following action should the tech tech - CORRECT ANSWERS Notify the nurse about the patient's condition A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is eight hour postoperative following repair of a fractured femur, which of the following vital sign value. Should the tech report to a nurse - CORRECT ANSWERS Blood pressure 180/101 A patient care tech can be instrumental in preventing sentinel events by taking which of the following actions - CORRECT ANSWERS Ensuring proper application of all safety reminder devices(srds) A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has a stage two pressure ulcer which of the following finding should the tech expect - CORRECT ANSWERS Blister like appearance. Patient care tech is caring for a patient who has a large wound on the upper thigh that is draining per you lent fluid. The technician should identify that this wound will most likely he'll buy which of the following processes - CORRECT ANSWERS Granulation tissue will fill the wound and a large scar will form Patient care tech is caring for a group of four patients. The text should immediately notify a nurse for which of the following patients. - CORRECT ANSWERS A patient who reports chest pain A patient care tech is removing soiled gloves, which of the following action should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Grab the outside of one cost with the other gloved hand A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is to begin wearing a halter monitor, which of the following statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the device - CORRECT ANSWERS I will keep a complete activity diary during monitoring
A patient care tech is assisting a patient who recently had a stroke and has left sided weakness which of the following instruction should the tech provide when assisting a patient to learn how to use a cane - CORRECT ANSWERS Hold the cane on the stronger side of your body How frequently should a patient care tech disinfect an EKG machine - CORRECT ANSWERS After every use A patient care tech is caring for a patient who is in the acceptance stage of grieving process which of the following action should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Stay with the patient and allow them to talk or remain silent A patient care tech is emptying a patient bedside commode and accidentally splashes urine in his eye which of the following actions should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Flush his eyes with water for 10 minutes And a patient care tech is performing CPR for an adult patient which of the following actions should the tech take - CORRECT ANSWERS Depress 5 cm into the patient's chest while performing compressions A patient care tech is performing passive range of motion exercises on a patient ankle which of the following motions should the tech perform - CORRECT ANSWERS Dorsiflexion Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal samples? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lavender top A patient care tech is attending a class about fire safety which of the following acronym should the tech used to remember how to operate a fire extinguisher - CORRECT ANSWERS PASS