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CPCT practice test examA CPCT should recognize which of the following requires an aseptic dressing change: -
correct Answers-changing the dressing of a patient who has a superficial decubitus
ulcer
When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of
breakdown is: - correct Answers-redness
While working with the automated lab information system, correct input of data is most
critical because incorrect data may: - correct Answers-Can be reported to a health care
provider
A CPCT is caring for a patient who has an order for Tobrax to be drawn 1 hr after dose.
The medication has been ordered for 1100. Which of the following actions should the
the CPCT take? - correct Answers-Check with the nurse
Before applying a wrist restraint to a patient, a CPCT should take which of the following
actions: - correct Answers-check with the nurse for a restraint orders
The CPCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The CPCT should recognize that
which of the following could result in an inaccurate reading? - correct Answers-Arm is at
the level of the heart
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following procedures should the CPCT
recognize aseptic technique? - correct Answers-Waste management
Identify the arrhythmia in the tracing below - correct Answers-ventricular tachycardia
Which of the following is a consequence is mislabeling a blood bank specimen? -
correct Answers-Transfusion reaction first sign of a fusion reaction regulated
temperature
Which of the following statements made by a CPCT, regarding preparation of a
peripheral blood smear, indicates the need for further teaching - correct Answers-I will
need to press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower side
A CPCT is caring for several adult patients, which of the following should the CPCT
report first? - correct Answers-Temperature 100.5
, During a stress test, A CPCT notices the appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the
following is an appropriate course of action for the CPCT - correct Answers-check the
patient's respiratory rate
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made by the
patient indicates a need for further teaching regarding HIPAA? - correct Answers-"If
necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion."
A CPCT is caring for four patients. Which of the following findings should the CPCT
report to the nurse? - correct Answers-polyuria and a blood glucose of 200
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT
should place the patient into which of the following positions? - correct Answers-semi-
fowler's
A CPCT Is working in a facility when the fire alarm goes off. Which of the following
actions should the CPCT take first? - correct Answers-Extinguish the fire
A CPCT Is drawing five blood collection tubes. when should the tourniquet be released?
- correct Answers-1 to 2 minutes
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? -
correct Answers-confirm the correct identity of the patient
Which of the following findings should a CPCT Report to the nurse? - correct Answers-
1-year-old patient who has a pulse race of 50
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient receiving a blood transfusion. which of the
following Vital Signs should they report first? - correct Answers-elevated temperature
A CPCT is to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. which of the
following should the CPCT use? - correct Answers-Manually, using the apical area
A CPCT swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT should recognize that which of the
following is most likely cause of this finding? - correct Answers-catheter infiltration
A CPCT should recognize which of the following agencies ensures a safe working
environment? - correct Answers-OSHA
When a CPCT is Distributing laboratory results to ordering Physicians, which results
have priority? - correct Answers-Presurgical
A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after
having an EKG 48 hours prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation by
the CPCT? - correct Answers-Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer
period of time
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