NHA CPCT/A Practice Test

Answer choices

1. A. Wipe the sterile glove with alcohol.
2. B. Replace the glove before sterile contact.
3. C. Continue because the bed rail looks clean.
4. D. Ask the patient whether the rail was disinfected.

Wrong-answer review

• A. Wipe the sterile glove with alcohol.: Incorrect. Alcohol wiping does not restore a sterile glove.
• C. Continue because the bed rail looks clean.: Incorrect. Appearance does not establish sterility.
• D. Ask the patient whether the rail was disinfected.: Incorrect. Patient recollection does not make the surface sterile.

Answer choices

1. A. Apply bleach directly to the skin.
2. B. Wait to see whether the source patient has an infection.
3. C. Wash exposed skin and follow exposure reporting.
4. D. Cover the blood with a gown and finish the shift before washing.

Answer choices

1. A. Move V1 and V2 to higher intercostal spaces and repeat the tracing to see whether the interference decreases.
2. B. Document the tracing as normal because the patient is asymptomatic.
3. C. Increase the ECG gain until the interference is less visually prominent.
4. D. Check lead-wire connections and nearby electrical sources first.

Answer choices

1. A. Discard it and use an intact sterile set.
2. B. Use it if the needle itself looks clean.
3. C. Disinfect the package exterior and proceed.
4. D. Cover the tear with tape.

Answer choices

1. A. Document and report the abnormal specimen color.
2. B. Add water to clarify the specimen.
3. C. Diagnose hematuria in the chart.
4. D. Discard the specimen because abnormal color makes it unusable.

Answer choices

1. A. Change the treatment plan independently.
2. B. Use the facility chain of command rather than waiting.
3. C. Stop trying because one notification attempt is sufficient.
4. D. Send a nonurgent email and wait until tomorrow.

Answer choices

1. A. Tell the patient they have a dangerous arrhythmia.
2. B. Select an antiarrhythmic from the medication list.
3. C. Delete and repeat tracings until one looks normal.
4. D. Obtain a quality tracing and send it to the nurse.

Answer choices

1. A. Tell the patient to collect the first urine that touches the container regardless of instructions.
2. B. Add antiseptic to the cup before collection.
3. C. Collect from the toilet after the patient voids.
4. D. Explain clean-catch instructions and provide the correct labeled container.

Answer choices

1. A. Increase the number of repetitions to compensate.
2. B. Pause and re-teach the prescribed inhalation technique.
3. C. Record the session as completed because the patient used the device.
4. D. Change the device settings without checking the order.

Answer choices

1. A. Hide the request to avoid conflict.
2. B. Ask a family member to give it.
3. C. Administer it because a provider asked directly.
4. D. Notify the nurse; medication administration is outside the PCT/A role.