NCCT NCPCT study plan

List the links in the chain of infection and state one specific break point for each link

Demonstrate correct donning and doffing sequence for gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection without cross-contamination

Distinguish medical asepsis from surgical asepsis and classify 10 given scenarios correctly

Identify five environmental safety hazards in a patient-care area and state the corrective action for each

Describe proper body mechanics for bed-to-chair, chair-to-toilet, and floor-to-bed transfers

Label the waves, intervals, and segments of a normal sinus rhythm strip and state the normal duration of the PR interval, QRS complex, and QT interval

Calculate heart rate from ECG strips using both the 6-second and 1500 methods across 10 strips with 90% or higher accuracy

Identify sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, premature ventricular contractions, and asystole on practice strips

Reproduce correct 12-lead limb and precordial electrode placement on a blank diagram from memory

Explain three sources of ECG artifact and the correction for each

Recite the order of draw for standard evacuated tubes and state the additive and purpose of each tube

Select the appropriate vein site, needle gauge, and equipment for five different patient scenarios

Sequence the venipuncture procedure from patient identification through post-care, specimen labeling, and disposal

Identify three pre-analytical errors and the corrective action for each

Describe dermal puncture technique and state two situations in which it is preferred over venipuncture

Sequence the steps of morning care, bed bath, and occupied bed making in the correct order

Explain safe positioning and identify pressure-injury risk areas for supine, lateral, and Fowler's positions

Calculate and record intake and output for a simulated 24-hour period with zero arithmetic errors

Describe fall-prevention interventions and list three alternatives to physical restraints

Adapt ADL assistance technique for a patient with hemiplegia and for a patient with hearing impairment

Measure temperature by oral, axillary, tympanic, and temporal routes and state one advantage and one limitation of each

Take a manual blood pressure and radial pulse with correct cuff placement, cuff deflation rate, and documentation of pulse quality

State normal adult ranges for temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation and flag abnormal values in 15 scenarios

Describe the orthostatic vital signs procedure and state when it is indicated

Explain two limitations and two sources of error in pulse oximetry

Apply the components of the communication cycle and identify the barrier present in 10 given scenarios

Differentiate therapeutic from non-therapeutic responses to 15 patient statements and rewrite each non-therapeutic response

Explain informed consent, scope of practice, and the patient bill of rights in plain patient-care terms

Identify HIPAA violations in 10 scenarios and state the correct action for each

Distinguish negligence, malpractice, assault, battery, and defamation using one original example of each

Complete a 20-question block for each domain and rank the five domains from weakest to strongest by score

Re-drill the two weakest domains using targeted question sets until each reaches 85% or higher

Complete three timed full-length practice sets under exam conditions without notes or pauses

Build a one-page must-know numbers sheet covering vital sign ranges, ECG intervals, order of draw, and hand-hygiene duration

Complete two full-length timed practice exams and write a rationale for every missed item

Recite the must-know numbers sheet from memory without reference

Rehearse 10 procedure sequences aloud without notes, including PPE, venipuncture, vital signs, and transfers

Verify test-day logistics including identification requirements, scheduling confirmation, and testing site or remote-proctoring setup