NHA Exam Practice

Which describes medical asepsis?

All the above - (Handwashing, Destruction of organisms after they enter the
body, Using bleach to clean a shower)

Which law provides residents of long-term care facilities the right to be free from abuse?

OBRA

While using a mechanical lift to move a patient to a wheelchair, which of the following
actions should be taken?

Lock the wheels on the lift, wheelchair, and bed

When obtaining an apical rate, where is the stethoscope placed?

Apex of heart at 5th intercostal space

When ambulating with a walker, which of the following is an appropriate statement?

Advance the walker 10-18 inches in front of the legs

Which organization would be recognized as the entity that requires a healthcare facility
to have an infection control program?

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission

non-profit, independent organization that accredits and certifies health care organizations and programs in the US

Which should patient care technician recognize as the organization that focuses on
safety and issues related to health and also set the four criteria for Sharps containers
being functional, accessible, visible, and accommodating?

NIOSH

While performing hourly rounding for prevention of falls, which of the following
questions should the patient care technician routinely ask each patient?

Do you need to use the bathroom?

While assisting a patient upon admission, the patient care technician notices abrasions
on the patient's ankles. Which of the following is an appropriate action?

Report suspicion of abuse to the nurse

A Stage II pressure ulcer would display which of the following?

Blister-like appearance

Which should the patient care technician recognize as the cause of an inaccurate blood
pressure reading?

The patient's arm is above the level of the heart

While the patient care technician is interacting with patients who have hearing loss,
which is the best course of action?

Use pictures or written material

Which of the following positions is used when patient transfer is performed with a lift?

Fowler's

If a patient has a nasogastric tube or nasal cannula oxygen in place, how often should
the nares be cleaned?

Every 8 hours

Which of the following should the patient care technician report to the nurse first when
caring for several adult patients?

Blood pressure of 180/100

which of the following terms refers to the complete destruction of all forms of
microorganisms when providing patient care?

Sterilization

While walking with the patient using a gait belt, which is the proper position for the
patient care technician?

Walk slightly behind the patient

When emptying a patient's bedpan, which of the following characteristics should be
reported to the nurse by the patient care technician?

Liquid stool

Which type of event should be reported to the Joint Commission?

Sentinel

The patient care technician should recognize which of the following isolation precautions
are taken for a patient with pertussis?

Droplet

If a patient care technician is obtaining vital signs and notes a temperature higher than
normal, which of the following actions should be taken?

Notify the nurse

The patient care technician should recognize which of the following as proper technique
to avoid friction of the skin on the bed?

Use a draw sheet to move the patient upright

When performing CPR, how many chest compressions should be provided per minute
followed by two slow breaths?

100-120

If the patient care technician is considering if they understand what the nurse expects
when performing a patient care task, which of the five rights of delegation are being
considered?

The right directions

Which is the most appropriate pain scale to use with children?

Faces

While caring for a patient with restraints, which of the following actions should be taken
by the patient care technician?

Pad the area of the restraint to avoid irritation

After removing the patient, the patient care technician is using a fire extinguisher to put
out a small fire in the patient's room. Which of the following demonstrates a correct
action?

Pull the pin out of the extinguisher

Which of the following is within the scope of practice for a patient care technician?

Reinforcing information already provided by the nurse

Scope of practice for the patient care technician includes which of the following tasks?

Perform an EKG as delegated by the nurse

Which describes surgical asepsis?

Destruction of organisms before they enter the body

When identifying a patient, which of the following are appropriate identifiers?

DOB / name / last 4 of SS

Which of the following should the patient care technician refer to if splashed with a
chemical?

SDS- Safety Data Sheets

While caring for a patient who is at risk for a fall, how often should the patient care
technician check on the patient?

Every 1 hour

Which action should be taken for a mercury spill?

Immediately evacuate the room

A patient who is coughing represents which link in the chain of infection?

Portal of Exit

Which of the following is an appropriate response by the patient care technician if one
patient asked about another patient?

You can ask that patient your question

Which of the following organizations should patient care technicians recognize as
providing guidelines that ensure workplace safety?

OSHA

Which is an appropriate patient care action for a patient who is wearing a nasal cannula
for oxygen administration?

Place cotton between the tubing and patient's ears

if a patient experiences epistaxis, which is an appropriate response?

Apply pressure to nose for 10-15 minutes

Which action should the patient care technician take first if a patient becomes
unresponsive?

Ask, "Are you okay?"

Which of the following represents the need for food and water on Maslow's Hierarchy of
Need?

Physiological

A patient care technician should recognize that a gait belt is used for which of the
following reasons?

Patient safety when walking

If the patient care technician feels that he or she is always given a heavier load of work
than other patient care technicians, to whom should he or she take this concern?

Unit nurse manager

When a patient has an influenza vaccine, which of the following links in the chain of
infection is broken?

Portal of entry

Which of the following should the patient care technician recognize as reasons for
difficulty in obtaining oxygen saturation?

All of the above - The patient is wearing fingernail polish, The patient's hands
are moist, The patient has hand tremors

When providing a hot water tub bath, for which of the following status changes will the
patient care technician notify the nurse immediately?

Syncope

While preparing to bathe a patient, which of the following actions can the patient care
technician take to avoid the spread of infection with a patient with diarrhea?

Wear gloves

Which of the following is a type of fungus for which gloves should be worn when
combing a patient's hair?

Tinea capitis

Which of the following should the patient care technician recognize as requiring clean, or
medical aseptic, technique?

Changing bed linens

A patient care technician is checking a patient's skin integrity to report to the nurse and
finds a reddened appearance on the right hip area. Which stage pressure ulcer may be
possible?

Stage 1

After changing a patient's linens, where should blood-soiled linens be placed by the
patient care technician?

Biohazard waste container

Which of the following actions demonstrates an understanding of transmission based
precautions by the patient care technician?

Wears an N95 mask when caring for a patient with measles

Which of the following procedures should the patient care technician recognize as
requiring sterile gloves?

Insertion of a catheter

Which is the correct action by the patient care technician when caring for a child with
several bruises and the guardian states that the child falls down a lot?

Report the bruises to the nurse

Which should be recognized as proper procedure for oral care for a patient with
dentures?

Hold the denture in one hand while cleaning with the other

Which of the following should be reported to the nurse when providing postpartum
care?

Headache

If the patient care technician completes documentation in the electronic health record,
which of the following is an appropriate action?

Logging off after completing the documentation

Which link in the chain of infection is being broken by wearing gloves when providing
patient care?

Mode of transmission

When opening a sterile package, which of the following is the correct action?

Place package flat in the center of work surface

Which PPE should a patient care technician don when providing hand, foot, and nail
care?

Gloves

After obtaining a patient's oral temperature using an electronic device, which of the
following is the most appropriate action by the patient care technician?

Disinfect the thermometer with an antimicrobial wipe

Which of the following provides the right that the patient's medical information will be
kept confidential?

Patients' Bill of Rights

Which method should be recognized by the patient care technician as sterilization, or
complete destruction of all forms of microorganisms?

Use of autoclave

If a patient care technician is asked to complete a task but is unfamiliar with it, which
of the following is a proper action?

Ask the nurse for instructions before performing the task

Which of the following is the most appropriate device to transfer a patient from a
wheelchair to the bed?

Gait belt

if using sterile technique, which of the following PPE should be worn?

Sterile gloves

When preparing a patient for a walk with a gait belt, which is an appropriate statement
by the patient care technician?

Hold onto my arms to support yourself

After completing patient admission by welcoming the patient to their room and
providing necessary care, which is the final step prior to documenting the encounter?

Hand hygiene

Which of the following acronyms can help someone remember how to operate a fire
extinguisher?

PASS

The Patients' Bill of Rights provides which rights for the patient?

All of the above - The right to refuse treatment, The right to personal safety,
The right to receive information about their condition

If the patient care technician receives a splash to the eye when changing a urine
drainage bag, which of the following is an appropriate action?

Use eyewash station to flush eyes for 10-15 minutes

When performing routine catheter care, the patient care technician should don which of
the following after hand hygiene?

Gloves

When a patient is moved within the bed and is not able to provide assistance, which is the
most appropriate method used?

Lift sheet

Why are safety reminder devices used?

To keep a patient safe

Which of the following of the five rights of delegation is represented if the nurse assigns a
task and the patient care technician is considering whether they are qualified?

The right task

Once catheter care is provided, where should the drainage bag be placed?

Attached to the bed frame

Which of the following patients often require sequential compression devices applied?

A postoperative patient

Upon entering the patient's room, the patient care technician finds the patient's nasal
cannula on the floor. Which is an appropriate action?

Obtain a new cannula

Which describes a patient who contracted an infection while admitted to the hospital?

Hospital-associated infection

Which of the following five rights of delegation is represented when considering whether
a procedure is within scope of practice for a patient care technician?

The right task

When a patient is performing deep-breathing exercises after recent abdominal surgery,
the patient care technician should provide which type of support?

Place a pillow over the abdomen

When preparing a patient for a walk in a wheelchair, what is the most appropriate
approach to move the patient from the bed to the wheelchair?

Have the patient push off the bed when prompted

Which is an anthropometric measurement?

Weight

Which should the patient care technician recognize as yellowing of the skin that should
be reported to the nurse?

Jaundice

Which of the following PPE should be removed first if wearing a gown, gloves, and mask?

Gloves

Which is the first link in the chain of infection?

Infectious agent

When entering a patient's room with contact precautions, which should the patient care
technician don?

Gown

A patient care technician must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following?

C

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 stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight.

A patient care technician is changing a patient's bedding and receives a needlestick. Which of the following actions should the technician take

Wash the affected area with antimicrobial soap.

A PCT is caring for a PT who is 8hr postoperative following repair of a fractured femur. Which of the following vitals sign values should the tech report to the nurse?

Temperature 36.6° C (97.8° F)
Pulse rate 72/min

((Blood pressure 180/101 mm Hg))

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

OBRA was created in 1987 to improve the standards of care for patients who live in long-term care facilities.

A patient care technician is transporting a blood specimen that is wrapped in aluminum foil. The technician should identify that the specimen is wrapped in aluminum foil for which of the following reasons?

To protect the specimen from light.

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)