How many questions are on this free NHA CPCT practice test?

This UniPrep2Go practice test has 120 multiple-choice questions timed against a 120-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 25-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Official NHA CPCT/A (2025 test plan): 100 scored + 20 pretest / 2 hours / scaled 390 (200–500). This UniPrep2Go check is a 120-question / 120-minute text diagnostic with four topic buckets — all items scored here; official forms include 20 unscored pretest items and a skills lab. CPCT/A ≠ CCMA ≠ NHA CPT phlebotomy ≠ ASPT. Independent prep — not an NHA exam.

Why is the free NHA CPCT practice test 25 questions?

It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 120-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 25 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 120-question / 120-minute mock.

What do I get for $5?

The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 120-question NHA CPCT/A session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.

What score do you need on this NHA CPCT practice test?

The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.

Where can I take a NHA CPCT practice test online?

UniPrep2Go hosts the Free NHA CPCT/A Patient Care Technician Readiness Check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nha-cpct-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.

Is this official exam material?

No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.

What does the report show after the mock?

Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the paid Anki deck on Gumroad for weak-topic drilling.

Where do the questions come from?

Original UniPrep2Go local bank for CPCT topics.

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Free NHA CPCT/A Patient Care Technician Readiness Check

Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup

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UniPrep2Go's free NHA CPCT practice test is a 25-question, 25-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 120 questions / 120 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).

Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — CPCT/A outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗

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Questions: 25 free · 120 full
Time: 25 min free · 120 min full
UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70%
Domains: 4
Exam body: NHA
Status: Live · free 25-question / 25-minute diagnostic

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: July 16, 2026
What this covers: 120-question timed diagnostic (120 min; free 25-question / 25-min version) across 4 topic areas, with topic scoring and answer review. Official form: 120 items (100 scored + 20 pretest).
Pass rule: Official exam: Scaled 390 or higher (NHA handbook for exams covered in that handbook — verify at nhanow.com). UniPrep2Go mock: 70% readiness target (not an official pass score).
Does not replace: Independent study aid — it does not replace official National Healthcareer Association (NHA) materials, practice exams, or required training.

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NHA CPCT practice test

Free 25-question diagnostic · 25 min · full 120Q on Mock Pass

Sample NHA CPCT/A practice questions

These sample items mirror the domains in the timed NHA CPCT/A mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.

Sample 1
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?
- A. Recheck it in 30 minutes and report it then if still high
- B. Page the physician directly and ask for a PRN medication
- C. Chart the reading and report it at the end-of-shift handoff
- D. Report it to the charge nurse now, noting the headache
Sample 2
When feeding a patient at risk for aspiration, the PCT should:
- A. Position the patient semi-reclined at 30° and alternate large bites with sips of thin liquid
- B. Keep head elevated, offer small bites, and ensure swallowing before next bite
- C. Offer thin liquids through a straw between bites to help the food go down faster
- D. Lay the patient flat for 30 minutes after the meal so the food settles before activity
Sample 3
When delivering a meal tray to a patient on contact precautions, the PCT should:
- A. Enter without PPE since meal delivery involves no direct contact with the patient
- B. Return the used tray to the shared meal cart with the other patients' trays
- C. Hand the tray in through the doorway and ask the patient to set it on the bed
- D. Follow isolation protocol for entry/exit and handle tray as contaminated
Sample 4
A patient has an IV infusing in the right arm and a usable vein in the left arm. For venipuncture the PCT should typically:
- A. Draw from the left (non-IV) arm to avoid diluted or contaminated specimens
- B. Draw immediately above the running IV without notifying the nurse
- C. Disconnect the IV independently to use that vein first
- D. Use the IV catheter hub as a routine blood-draw port without training or policy
Sample 5
The sequential compression device alarm shows tubing disconnected on a post-op patient. The PCT should:
- A. Silence the alarm and turn the pump off until the nurse can reconnect it at the next round
- B. Reconnect only per protocol/training, ensure proper fit, and report persistent alarms to the nurse
- C. Reconnect the tubing and tighten the sleeves so that two fingers cannot fit under them
- D. Remove the sleeves and have the patient walk instead, since ambulation replaces the SCD order

What is the NHA CPCT exam?

The NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) exam certifies multi-skilled bedside technicians who assist with ADLs, vitals, safety, infection control, phlebotomy, and EKG under nursing direction. Official 2025 test plan: 100 scored + 20 pretest items in 2 hours; NHA handbook scaled pass is 390 on a 200–500 scale. This UniPrep2Go page is a 120-question / 120-minute text diagnostic (free 25-question version) — all items scored here, not a skills lab, and not NHA material. CPCT/A is not CCMA, not NHA CPT phlebotomy, and not ASPT. Pair it with the $11 / 120-card Anki .apkg.

Administered by: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) (official site ↗)

Official format: Official CPCT/A (2025 test plan): 100 scored + 20 pretest / 2 hours / five domains (Patient Care 43, Compliance/Safety/Professional 19, Infection Control 16, Phlebotomy 12, EKG 10). NHA handbook scaled pass 390 (200–500). This UniPrep2Go check: 120 timed questions, 120 minutes, four topic buckets, text only. NHA lists a separate plan for sittings after January 2027 — verify at nhanow.com.

Official resources: NHA — CPCT/A certification · NHA 2025 CPCT/A Test Plan (100 scored / 20 pretest / 2 hours) · NHA Candidate Handbook (scaled 200–500, pass 390)

Who this exam is for

PCT students and working aides who need a free timed baseline before NHA/PSI or remote proctoring — not candidates looking for CCMA, NHA CPT phlebotomy, CNA-only, or ASPT exams. Always verify eligibility and the current test plan before you register.

How to prepare

Download the current NHA CPCT/A test plan, drill Patient Care first (43% of scored items), then sit this 120-question / 120-minute check (free 25-question version). Use the topic report to queue weak ADLs, infection, or phlebotomy/EKG rows. Keep NHA’s paid official practice test and any skills-lab practice separate. Repair misses with the 120-card Anki .apkg.

Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — CPCT/A before you book the real exam.

Topic outline

Core domains candidates usually study for NHA CPCT/A: Patient care & ADLs, Safety & infection control, Phlebotomy & EKG basics (text), Professional practice & communication.

Patient care & ADLs
Safety & infection control
Phlebotomy & EKG basics (text)
Professional practice & communication

About this free NHA CPCT practice test

A timed 120-question / 120-minute text diagnostic for NHA CPCT/A — then drill weak domains in the linked $11 / 120-card Anki deck. Official 2025 test plan is 100 scored + 20 pretest items in 2 hours (scaled pass 390). Four topic buckets here — all items scored; official forms include 20 pretest items and a skills lab. CPCT/A is not CCMA, not NHA CPT phlebotomy, and not ASPT.

Built for: Patient care technician students and working aides preparing for NHA CPCT/A at a school site, PSI, or live remote proctoring — not CCMA or phlebotomy-only candidates.

Topics on this practice test: Patient care & ADLs, Safety & infection control, Phlebotomy & EKG basics (text), Professional practice & communication.

120 timed multiple-choice questions
120-minute pacing target
UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70% with topic breakdown
Full answer review after you submit

Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, buy the linked Anki deck on Gumroad to drill weak topics with spaced repetition.

Buy NHA CPCT/A Anki deck to drill weak topics

Official NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Examination facts

Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.

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.

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.

NHA CPCT practice test — quick answers

What is the NHA CPCT certification?

CPCT/A certifies patient care technicians who combine nursing-assistant-style bedside care with selected technical skills such as EKG and phlebotomy. Official 2025 form is 100 scored + 20 pretest items in 2 hours. This page is independent UniPrep2Go prep — not NHA material.

How many questions are on the official CPCT/A exam?

The 2025 NHA test plan lists 100 scored items plus 20 pretest items (120 total) in 2 hours. NHA marketing pages often say “100-question exam.” Confirm the PDF that matches your sitting — NHA also lists a plan for exams after January 2027.

Is CPCT/A the same as CCMA or NHA CPT phlebotomy?

No. CCMA is clinical medical assisting. NHA CPT is the phlebotomy technician exam. ASPT is a different phlebotomy certifier. Use this page only if you are sitting CPCT/A.

Is this an official NHA CPCT exam?

No. UniPrep2Go provides an independent 120-question / 120-minute timed diagnostic with topic scoring — not official NHA items. Official forms include 20 unscored pretest items and a skills lab.

Is there a free NHA CPCT practice test?

Yes — take the free UniPrep2Go timed readiness check on this page now. After your report, drill weak topics with the 120-card Anki deck. NHA also sells an official practice test on nhanow.com. 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.

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. Verify current score-report rules at nhanow.com.

More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions

How many free attempts do I get on this NHA CPCT practice test?: One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
How many questions are on this free NHA CPCT practice test?: This UniPrep2Go practice test has 120 multiple-choice questions timed against a 120-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 25-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Official NHA CPCT/A (2025 test plan): 100 scored + 20 pretest / 2 hours / scaled 390 (200–500). This UniPrep2Go check is a 120-question / 120-minute text diagnostic with four topic buckets — all items scored here; official forms include 20 unscored pretest items and a skills lab. CPCT/A ≠ CCMA ≠ NHA CPT phlebotomy ≠ ASPT. Independent prep — not an NHA exam.
Why is the free NHA CPCT practice test 25 questions?: It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 120-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 25 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 120-question / 120-minute mock.
What do I get for $5?: The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 120-question NHA CPCT/A session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
What score do you need on this NHA CPCT practice test?: The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
Who should take this NHA CPCT practice test?: Patient care technician students and working aides preparing for NHA CPCT/A at a school site, PSI, or live remote proctoring — not CCMA or phlebotomy-only candidates.
Where can I take a NHA CPCT practice test online?: UniPrep2Go hosts the Free NHA CPCT/A Patient Care Technician Readiness Check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nha-cpct-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
Is this official exam material?: No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.
What does the report show after the mock?: Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the paid Anki deck on Gumroad for weak-topic drilling.
Where do the questions come from?: Original UniPrep2Go local bank for CPCT topics.