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NHA CPCT/A Exam Prep — 120 cards + Free Mock
120 NHA CPCT/A cards for ADLs/patient care, safety/infection, phlebotomy+EKG text, and professional practice — plus a 120-question / 120-minute readiness check (free 25-question version). Official exam is 100 scored + 20 pretest / 2 hours / scaled 390.
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Exam version & sources
NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Examination— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- 2025 CPCT/A test plan (job analysis 2025). NHA also lists a plan for exams after January 2027 — verify the plan that matches your sitting.
- Official source
- NHA — CPCT/A certification
- Last reviewed
- August 6, 2026
- What this covers
- 120 cards — Patient care & ADLs; Safety & infection control; Phlebotomy & EKG basics (text); Professional practice & communication
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official National Healthcareer Association (NHA) materials, practice exams, or required training.
Free practice test
Free NHA CPCT/A Practice Test | 25Q Free, 120Q Timed
NHA CPCT/A knowledge diagnostic — 120-question timed check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring and a readiness report before you buy the deck. It checks what you know; it is not a copy of the official exam format.
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PCT Jordan is leaving the room of a patient on contact and droplet precautions, wearing gloves, a gown, a surgical mask, and a face shield. Which removal sequence follows CDC guidance?
Correct: (a) Gloves, face shield, gown, mask, then hand hygiene CDC's doffing sequence removes the most contaminated items first: gloves, then the face shield by its band, then the gown rolled inside-out, then the mask by its ties, with hand hygiene right after. Touching face items with soiled gloves, or removing the mask early, risks contaminating the face.
During 0800 vitals, PCT Marco gets 188/112 mm Hg on Mr. Patel, who reports a new headache. Mr. Patel's assigned RN is off the unit and has not answered two pages. What should Marco do?
Correct: (d) Report it to the charge nurse now, noting the headache A PCT reports abnormal findings up the chain of command: the assigned nurse first and, if that nurse cannot be reached, the charge nurse right away. A BP of 188/112 with a new headache can signal a hypertensive emergency, so waiting is unsafe, and going straight to the physician bypasses the nurse.
During an 8-hour shift, Mrs. Chen takes 240 mL coffee, 180 mL juice, 240 mL broth, 120 mL gelatin, a serving of mashed potatoes, and a 400 mL cup of ice chips. She voids 650 mL. What total intake should PCT Dana record?
Correct: (c) 980 mL total Intake counts every fluid and every food that is liquid at room temperature, and ice chips are recorded at half their volume. 240 + 180 + 240 + 120 (gelatin) + 200 (400 ÷ 2 for ice chips) = 980 mL. Mashed potatoes are solid food, and the 650 mL void goes in the output column.
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Get 120-Card NHA CPCT/A Deck — $11 USDProduct facts
- Cards
- 120
- Coverage
- Patient care & ADLs; Safety & infection control; Phlebotomy & EKG basics (text); Professional practice & communication
- Format
- .apkg
- Price
- $11 USD
- Checkout
- Gumroad
- Exam cycle
- Current exam cycle
- Delivery
- Digital .apkg through Gumroad (instant download)
Coverage by exam topic
| Topic | Exam weight | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Patient care & ADLs | Diagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight) | 30 |
| Safety & infection control | Diagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight) | 30 |
| Phlebotomy & EKG basics (text) | Diagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight) | 30 |
| Professional practice & communication | Diagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight) | 30 |
Exam facts
NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Examination
The NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) exam certifies multi-skilled bedside techs (ADLs, safety, infection control, phlebotomy, EKG). This page summarizes the 2025 NHA test plan; UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not NHA exam material). CPCT/A is not NHA CCMA, not NHA CPT phlebotomy, and not ASPT.
- Questions
- 120 items (100 scored + 20 pretest)
- Time
- 2 hours
- Passing score
- Scaled 390 or higher (NHA handbook for exams covered in that handbook — verify at nhanow.com)
- Scoring
- Scaled score 200–500 (NHA candidate handbook)
- Delivery
- School/program site, PSI test center, or NHA live remote proctoring (verify current options when you schedule)
- Administered by
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| Patient Care | 43 scored items (43%) |
| Compliance, Safety, and Professional Responsibility | 19 scored items (19%) |
| Infection Control | 16 scored items (16%) |
| Phlebotomy and Nonblood Specimen Collection | 12 scored items (12%) |
| EKG | 10 scored items (10%) |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- The 2025 test plan (job analysis 2025) lists 100 scored + 20 pretest items in 2 hours — NHA marketing copy often says “100-question exam.”
- NHA prep pages list a separate CPCT/A plan for sittings after January 2027 — confirm which PDF matches your appointment.
- Older third-party blogs still quote pre-2025 domain cuts (e.g. Patient Care 45 / Infection 11). Use the 2025 outline: 43 / 19 / 16 / 12 / 10.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Official form is 120 items in 2 hours; only the 100 scored items count toward the scaled score.
- NHA exams in the candidate handbook use a 200–500 scale with a passing scaled score of 390.
- Patient Care is the heaviest domain (43/100 scored). Do not over-drill EKG (10) at the expense of ADLs and vitals.
- CPCT/A is not CCMA (medical assisting), not NHA CPT (phlebotomy-only), and not ASPT.
- UniPrep2Go’s check is a 120-question / 120-minute text diagnostic (free 25-question version) with four topic buckets — all items scored here; official forms include 20 unscored pretest items and a skills lab.
Common NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Examination questions
Straight answers to the questions candidates usually search before buying prep or booking the exam.
How many questions are on the NHA CPCT/A exam?
The 2025 NHA test plan lists 100 scored items plus 20 pretest items (120 total) in 2 hours. Marketing pages may say “100-question exam.” Verify the plan for your sitting at nhanow.com.
What score do you need to pass CPCT/A?
NHA’s candidate handbook uses a 200–500 scaled score and requires 390 or higher for exams covered in that handbook. Confirm on your score-report rules at nhanow.com.
Is CPCT/A the same as NHA CCMA or NHA CPT phlebotomy?
No. CPCT/A is the patient-care technician credential (bedside care plus selected phlebotomy/EKG). CCMA is clinical medical assisting. NHA CPT is the phlebotomy technician exam. ASPT is a different phlebotomy certifier.
Is UniPrep2Go’s CPCT readiness check the official NHA exam?
No. The 120-question / 120-minute check (free 25-question version) is an independent diagnostic. The matching Anki deck is a $11 / 120-card .apkg on Gumroad. Not NHA material.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/certified-patient-care-technician-assistant-(cpct-a). Independent study aid — not official exam material.
More about NHA CPCT/AStudy tips, positioning, and how this deck compares
NHA CPCT/A exam prep
UniPrep2Go sells an independent NHA CPCT/A Anki deck with 120 high-yield flashcards for active recall and exam terminology. Built from the same validated item bank as the free readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nha-cpct-readiness-check. It is delivered as an Anki .apkg file for $11 USD through Gumro
Built for: Candidates preparing for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CPCT/A pathway who want spaced repetition after a free timed readiness check.
Covers: Patient care & ADLs; Safety & infection control; Phlebotomy & EKG basics (text); Professional practice & communication.
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- 120 exam-focused flashcards
- Topic coverage table and samples on this page
- Linked 120-question practice test (free 25-question version)
How this deck compares
CPCT/A rewards bedside ADLs, infection control, and selected phlebotomy/EKG judgment — not a CCMA or phlebotomy-only dump. One hundred twenty focused prompts plus a 120-question timed check (free 25-question version) beat a 260-question blog bank that mixes official counts.
| Approach | Typical size | Tradeoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Free community decks | 1,000–3,000 |
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| Budget mega-packs | 1,000+ |
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| This deck | 120 exam-focused flashcards |
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NHA CPCT/A study guide
What is inside
120 MCQ prompts mapped to CPCT/A bedside work: patient care and ADLs, safety and infection control, phlebotomy plus EKG text basics, and professional practice. Same validated bank as the 120-question / 120-minute timed check (free 25-question version). Official NHA form is 100 scored + 20 pretest / 2 hours / scaled 390 — this deck is independent prep, not a skills lab.
Plan with the free CPCT mock
**Start:** Take the [120-question NHA CPCT/A readiness check (free 25-question version)](/mock-exams/nha-cpct-readiness-check). **Then:** 15–20 Anki cards/day on your weakest topic row. **Before booking:** re-run the timed check and drill only missed stems.
Pitfalls this deck targets
Candidates mix CPCT/A with CCMA, NHA CPT phlebotomy, or ASPT; over-drill EKG (10 scored items) and skip Patient Care (43). Cards keep PCT scope: report to the nurse, do not diagnose or titrate meds.
What this does not replace
NHA registration, the official practice test, or a skills lab. Ownable .apkg only — not NHA exam material.
NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Examination & product FAQ
How many questions are on the NHA CPCT/A exam?
The 2025 NHA test plan lists 100 scored items plus 20 pretest items (120 total) in 2 hours. Marketing pages may say “100-question exam.” Verify the plan for your sitting at nhanow.com.
What score do you need to pass CPCT/A?
NHA’s candidate handbook uses a 200–500 scaled score and requires 390 or higher for exams covered in that handbook. Confirm on your score-report rules at nhanow.com.
Is CPCT/A the same as NHA CCMA or NHA CPT phlebotomy?
No. CPCT/A is the patient-care technician credential (bedside care plus selected phlebotomy/EKG). CCMA is clinical medical assisting. NHA CPT is the phlebotomy technician exam. ASPT is a different phlebotomy certifier.
Is UniPrep2Go’s CPCT readiness check the official NHA exam?
No. The 120-question / 120-minute check (free 25-question version) is an independent diagnostic. The matching Anki deck is a $11 / 120-card .apkg on Gumroad. Not NHA material.
Is there a free NHA CPCT/A practice test?
Yes. Take the linked readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nha-cpct-readiness-check before you buy — topic scoring shows what to drill in the deck. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this NHA CPCT/ one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.
Is this official exam material?
No. Independent UniPrep2Go study aid — not affiliated with or endorsed by National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
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