Term 1 of 52
what should be performed first for performing ostomy care?
use alcohol wipes to clean the stoma area.
apply a thick layer of ointment around the stoma.
cleanse skin around the stoma with warm water
leave the stoma uncovered during the procedure.
Term 2 of 52
if the waveforms are negative in Lead I, what limb electrodes should the CPCT check?
leads v1 and v2
forehead
right lower abdomen
right arm and left arm
Term 3 of 52
what incident should be reported to the Joint Commision?
sentinel events
never events
internal report
serious events
,Term 4 of 52
if a patient is undergoing an exercise stress test in the morning, the CPCT should expect the
patient to receive which of the following instructions?
avoid all food and drink the night before the test
eat a light meal 2 hours before the test
fast for 12 hours before the test
consume a heavy breakfast right before the test
Term 5 of 52
which of the following actions indicate that a patient who is ambulating using a walker
demonstrates their understanding?
walks without using the walker for support
holds the walker close to their body while walking
advances the walker 10-18 inches in front of their legs
pushes the walker ahead without stepping forward
Term 6 of 52
what should a CPCT instruct a patient to do when they need to measure the urine output that is
recorded hourly?
"wait until the next hour to collect the urine output"
"use the toilet and then bring the sample back to me"
"void into the specimen collection device that I have left for you"
"measure the urine output in a cup and record it later"
, Term 7 of 52
what is an example of an internal disaster?
metal
fire
earth
water
Term 8 of 52
a cpct is transporting a patient via wheelchair, what actions should be made when taking the
patient out of the bed?
ask the patient to stand up and walk to the wheelchair.
have the patient push off the bed with hands when instructed.
slide the patient off the bed onto the floor first.
lift the patient directly from the bed without assistance.
Term 9 of 52
if a patient states that they are in pain and feel like dying, what should a CPCT state?
apologize for the pain and ask where it is located.
suggest the patient take a painkiller immediately.
ignore the statement and continue with other tasks.
tell the patient to relax and not worry.
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