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CPCT/A Practice Test 2026 — Free CPCT/A Exam Prep Questions

The NHA CPCT/A exam certifies patient care technicians and assistants who deliver bedside care in hospitals and long-term care and also perform phlebotomy and EKGs. Our practice set follows NHA's five-domain test plan — patient care, compliance and safety, infection control, phlebotomy and EKG — with realistic bedside scenarios and a clear explanation for every option.

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An EKG is recorded at the standard paper speed of 25 mm/sec. The rhythm is regular, and there are 15 small boxes between consecutive R waves. What is the heart rate?

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Exam essentials

CPCT/A format, scoring & key facts

Questions120100 scored
Testing time2 hr
Sections5
Question typesMultiple choice

Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: info.nhanow.com/hubfs/Test%20Plans/nha-2018-cpct-test-plan.pdf. Always confirm details with NHA before your exam.

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6–8 weeks beforeTake the free diagnostic and find your weakest domains.
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2–4 weeks beforeDrill weak domains and review every missed question.
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Content outline

What the CPCT/A covers

Every PrepBanq CPCT/A test mirrors the official domain weights.

Domain distribution

% of the exam
Patient Care 45%Compliance, Safety, and Professional Responsibility 20%Infection Control 11%Phlebotomy 14%EKG 10%
Content domainWeight≈ Questions on examOur practice questions
Patient CareBasic care and ADLs, feeding tubes, ostomy, intake and output, transfers and ambulation, skin integrity, vital signs, critical values, prioritizing and end-of-life care (45 items).
45%~4511 questions →
Compliance, Safety, and Professional ResponsibilityAbuse and neglect reporting, OSHA and emergency preparedness, patient identification, Joint Commission safety, HIPAA, patients' rights, chain of command and PCT scope of practice (20 items).
20%~205 questions →
Infection ControlStandard and transmission-based precautions, PPE, equipment disinfection, biohazard disposal, exposure control plans and aseptic/sterile technique (11 items).
11%~113 questions →
PhlebotomyCapillary and venipuncture, order of draw, blood cultures, adverse reactions, labeling, handling and transport, CLIA-waived QC, preanalytical errors and chain of custody (14 items).
14%~143 questions →
EKGPatient preparation, 3-, 5- and 12-lead electrode placement, artifacts, dysrhythmia recognition and response, paper speed, sensitivity and equipment maintenance (10 items).
10%~103 questions →
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CPCT/A FAQ

How many questions are on the CPCT/A?

The CPCT/A has 120 questions (100 of them scored) and you have 2 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice.

How long is the CPCT/A exam?

Testing time for the CPCT/A is 2 hours.

What is on the CPCT/A?

The CPCT/A covers Patient Care (about 45%), Compliance, Safety, and Professional Responsibility (about 20%), Infection Control (about 11%), Phlebotomy (about 14%), EKG (about 10%).

Who administers the CPCT/A?

The NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Exam is administered by NHA.

Is there a free CPCT/A practice test?

Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free CPCT/A practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real CPCT/A formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.

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