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NHA Practice test #2
NHA Practice test #2 (Aprille)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A 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? | Grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using the stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight. |
| A patient care technician is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following findings should the technician report to the nurse first? | Temperature 38.5 (Degrees) C (100.5 (degrees) F) |
| A patient care technician is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? | Tap the patient's shoulders and ask, "Are you okay?" |
| A patient care technician is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress. The technician notes a skull and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant, which of the following hazards does this symbol indicate? | Acute toxicity |
| A patient care technician is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher. Which of the following actions should the technician take when transferring the patient from a bed to the stretcher? | Raise the patient's bed to the same level as the stretcher. |
| A patient care technician should identify that a health care facility's infection control program is required by which of the following institutions? | The Joint Commission (TJC) |
| A patient care technician is preparing to label a patient's specimen tube following a blood collection. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Face the patient while labeling the specimen tube. |
| A patient care technician is applying antiembolism stockings to a patient. The technician should identify that the provider has prescribed antiembolism stockings for which of the following reasons? | To reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis |
| Which of the following terms refers to the complete destruction of all forms of micro-organisms when providing patient care? | Sterilization |
| Which of the following actions should a patient care technician take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? | Inspect the Integrity of the needle's seal. |
| A patient care technician is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. Upon entering the room, she sees the patient pushing away the overbed table with the lunch tray still on it. Which of the following actions should the technician take? | Ask the patient if he has eaten within the past 2 hr. |
| A patient care technician is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient. The technician should identify that which of the following errors could cause specimen hemolysis? | Transporting the tubes horizontally |
| A patient care technician is preparing to perform passive range-of-motion exercises for a patient. Which of the following motions should the technician perform on the patient's elbows? | Flexion |
| A patient care technician 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 dressing should the technician expect the nurse to use? | Occlusive |
| A patient care technician must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following? | Clotting |
| A patient care technician should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems in which of the following ways? | The patient receives improved coordination of care. |
| Which of the following actions should a patient care technician take to help prevent health care-associated infections? | Follow standard precautions when caring for patients who have surgical incisions |
| A patient care technician is documenting in a patient's electronic health record. Which of the following abbreviations should the technician avoid using? | U |
| Which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice for a patient care technician? | Receiving a medication prescription |
| A patient care technician is assisting a patient with bowel elimination. Which of the following actions should the technician take to promote relaxation and emotional support? | Play soft music at the patient's bedside. |
| A patient care technician is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the following findings related to the patient's condition should the technician report to the nurse immediately? | The patient's lower limbs show pitting edema. |
| For which of the following procedures should a patient care technician use sterile technique? | Inserting a straight catheter |
| A patient care technician is performing a 12-lead EKG for a patient. The technician should identify that which of the following heart rates indicates bradycardia? | 50/min |
| A patient care technician 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 patient's total intake? | 360ML |
| A patient care technician 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's guardian states that the child "falls down a lot." Which of the following actions should the technicia | Report the signs of injury to a supervisor. |
| A patient care technician is changing the linens for a patient who is prescribed contact precautions for Clostridium difficile. The technician finds the disposable underpad is heavily soiled with blood and feces. The technician should dispose of the pad i | Biohazard waste container |
| A patient care technician is caring for a patient whose roommate asks about her diagnosis. The technician should dentistry that disclosing this information would violate which of the following? | Patients' Bill of Rights |
| A patient care technician should identify that which of the following procedures is most commonly used to obtain a routine urinalysis specimen from an adult patient? | Clean-catch midstream collection |
| A patient care technician is preparing to bathe a patient who has diarrhea and has soiled the bed. Which of the following actions should the technician take to control the spread of infection? | Wear gloves. |
| A patient care technician is providing oral care to a patient who wears upper and lower dentures. Which of the following actions should the technician take when reinserting the dentures? | Replace the upper denture before the lower denture. |
| A patient care technician is responding to an adult patient who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia and has become unresponsive. The technician should palpate the patient's pulse using which of the following sites? | Carotid |
| patient care technician should identify that which of the following provides residents in long-term care facilities with the right to be free of nysical or psychological abuse? | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) |
| A patient care technician in a hospital is preparing to sterilize equipment that was soiled with blood. Which of the following methods should the technician use? | Autoclave |
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