NHA Practice

A patient care tech is performing an EKG for a patient that is 1 day post-op following a right leg above-the-knee amputation. In which of the following places should the technician place the right lower limb electrode?

Right lower abdomen

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?

The patient advances the walker 25.4 to 45.7 cm (10 to 18 in) in front of their legs.

A patient care tech should identify that which of the following is the minimum preferred volume of urine for a routine analysis.

Although laboratory technicians prefer 50 mL for performing a routine urinalysis, 30 mL is the minimum preferred amount for a urinalysis.

A patient care tech is attending a class about safety. Which of the following acronyms should the technician use to remember how to operate a fire extinguisher?

The technician should use the acronym PASS when using a fire extinguisher. First, the technician should pull (P) the pin to unlock the handle. Next, the technician should aim (A) low at the base of the fire. Then, the technician should squeeze (S) the handle. Finally, the technician should sweep (S) the extinguisher from side to side.

A patient care tech is cleaning urine off of an examination table. Which of the following disposal containers should the technician use to dispose of a urine-soiled washcloth?

Impermeable Laundry Bag

Which of the following EKG Findings differentiates accelerated idioventricular rhythm from junctional rhythm.

Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has wide QRS complexes.

A patient care tech is caring for a patient who has a stage III pressure ulcer. Which of the following manifestations should the tech expect?

The subcutaneous fat is visible, and there is drainage from the wound.

A patient care tech receives orders to collect an infant screening card, o2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA. Which of the following should be collected first?

o2 levels

Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal samples?

Lavendar Top

A patient care tech is performing a routine venipuncture for a patient who becomes pallid and diaphoretic. Which o the following conditions is this patient most likely to experience?

syncope

A patient care tech is assisting a nurse to apply a hand-wrist immobilility splint for a patient who has left-sided paralysis due to a stroke. The tech should identify that the splint ill secure the patient's hand and wrists in which of the following positions?

Wrist in slight dorsiflexion

A patient care technician recently attended a seminar about hospice care. Which of the following statements by the technician indicates an understanding of hospice care?

The cost of hospice care is reimbursed by Medicare or Medicaid."

Which of the following findings on the tracing below should the patient care Tech be most concerned with?

The ST segment elevation

A patient care Tech is preparing a peripheral blood smear on a slide. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

Verify that the smear covers about three-quarters of the slide.

A patient care technician is caring for four patients. Which of the following should the technician report to the nurse?

A patient who has a blood glucose level of 190 mg/dL.

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 actions should the technician take?

​Listen when the family is ready to talk.

A patient care technician is teaching a patient about HIPAA regulations. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"My provider is required to report if I receive a diagnosis of tuberculosis."

Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens?

Labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient

A patient care technician is caring for a patient who is post-operative and has been prescribed incentive spirometry. The technician should recognize that the provider prescribed this therapy for which of the following reasons?

To prevent respiratory complications

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 technician used to cleanse the patient's skin prior to the venipuncture?

Chlorhexidine gluconate

A patient care technician is caring for a patient who is post-operative following an abdominal surgery and observes thin, watery, reddish drainage on the wound dressing. The technician should identify that which of the following terms is used to describe this type of drainage?

Serosanguineous

A patient care Tech is in a clinic receiving a urine specimen from a patient who completed a 24-hour urine collection. The technician should ensure that which of the following requirements have been met for this test?

The specimen was refrigerated prior to being returned.

Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG?

Decreased potassium level

A patient care technician is performing passive range of motion exercises on a patient's ankle. Which of the following motion should the technician perform?

Dorsiflexion

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

Reinforcing teaching about a wound care technique taught to the patient by a nurse

a patient care tech should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of CLIA?

To establish quality standards for laboratory testing on human specimens

A patient care Tech has just collected a blood specimen from a patient. For which of the following reasons should the technician invert the collection tubes that contain anticoagulants immediately following a blood collection?

To prevent clotting of the blood

A patient care Tech is assisting a nurse to perform and a septic wound dressing change for a patient who has a stage IV pressure ulcer. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

Don new gloves after removing the soiled dressing.

A patient care Tech is providing post-operative care for a patient who has been prescribed anti embolism stockings. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

Turn the patient's stockings inside out before applying.

A patient care Tech is collecting five tubes of blood. During which of the following times should the technician release the tourniquet?

The technician should release the tourniquet within 1 min to ensure the most accurate results and to help prevent patient injury.

A patient care technician is caring for a patient who needs to have their urine output measured and recorded hourly. which of the following instructions should the technician give to the patient?

"Void into the specimen collection device that I have left for you."

Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needle is removed?

Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues.

A patient care Tech is caring for a patient who is to undergo an exercise stress test the next morning. The technician should expect the patient to receive which of the following instruction?

"Eat a light meal 2 hours prior to taking the test."

A patient care Tech is preparing to transfer a non-ambulatory patient from a bed to a wheelchair, which of the following steps should the technician take?

Lock the wheels of the wheelchair and the bed.

A patient care Tech is caring for a patient who has an indwelling urinary catheter. How often should the technician empty the drainage receptacle?

Every 8 hr

A patient care technician should identify that which of the following settings adjust the height of the EKG Wave form on a tracing?

Gain control

A patient care technician has been monitoring a patient's intake and output for the past 24 hours. Which of the following findings should the technician report to the nurse immediately?

Urine output 500 mL

Atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is characterized by the absence of P waves, an irregular rhythm, and a ventricular rate of 60 to 100/min.

A patient care Tech should identify that which of the following incidents should be reported to the Joint Commission (TJC)?

Sentinel events should be reported to The Joint Commission. Sentinel events are unexpected occurrences that cause death or serious physical or psychological injury to a patient.

A patient care technician is preparing to obtain a standard 12-lead EKG. The technician should identify that which of the following is the standard EKG paper speed?

25 mm/second