PCT NHA Exam Questions with Correct

PCT NHA Exam Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified Graded A+

1. The lavender-topped tube contains:

• No additive
• SPS
• Na+ citrate
• EDTA - Correct Answer d. EDTA

1. The additive in a gray-topped tube is:

• K+ oxalate
• Na+ citrate
• EDTA
• None of the above - Correct Answer a. K+ oxalate
• Which of the needle has the largest gauge?
• 16 g
• 20 g
• 21 g
• 25 g - Correct Answer a. 16 g
• Which of the following gauge needle is used for the typical adult venipuncture?
• 23 g
• 16 g
• 21 g
• 25 g - Correct Answer c. 21 g
• The venipuncture equipment that consists of a needle attached to a plastic tubing is known as:
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• Evacuated tube
• Winged infusion set
• Micro-collection container - Correct Answer c. Winged infusion set

1. All of the following are true about winged infusion sets EXCEPT:

• Commonly referred to as a butterfly
• Comes in needles sizes of 16g and 18g
• Used on fragile veins
• Preferred over a syringe - Correct Answer b. Comes in needles sizes of 16g and 18g
• You are about to draw a FBG on a patient and the patient states that he took his medications with

some orange juice this morning. What would you do next?

• Draw the patient's blood
• Explain to the patient that you cannot draw his blood without speaking to his physician first
• Tell the patient to call his physician immediately

Ask the patient to leave and come back tomorrow - Correct Answer b. Explain to the patient that you cannot draw his blood without speaking to his physician first

• Which of the following actions is incorrect when performing a dermal puncture?
• Using a 2.0 mm lancet on a child
• Puncturing the plantar surface of the heel
• Allowing the alcohol to dry onsite prior to puncture
• Collecting the first drop of blood - Correct Answer d. Collecting the first drop of blood

1. The function of veins is to:

• Carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart
• Facilitate the exchange of oxygen-rich blood and deoxygenated blood
• Carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart
• Carry deoxygenated blood to the heart - Correct Answer d. Carry deoxygenated blood to the heart 2 / 3

1. The function of arteries is to:

• Facilitate the exchange of oxygen-rich blood and deoxygenated blood
• Carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart
• Carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
• Pump blood to all parts of the body - Correct Answer b. Carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart

1. The average heart rate is:

• 72 bpm
• 62 bpm
• 82 bpm
• 92 bpm - Correct Answer a. 72 bpm
• Which of the following actions should the PCT take if the baseline of the ECG is off center?
• Adjust the standardization button
• Adjust the sensitivity
• Adjust the stylus (although ECG machines no longer have styluses)
• Adjust the paper feeder - Correct Answer c. Adjust the stylus (although ECG machines no longer have

styluses)

• Which of the following is the inner layer of the heart?
• Pericardium
• Endocardium
• Epicardium
• Myocardium - Correct Answer b. Endocardium
• What is the universal standard for recording an ECG?
• 20 mm/sec
• 25 mm/sec
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