CPCT EXAM #2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of
breakdown is - Answers - redness.
A CPCT is measuring an adult patient's blood pressure electronically. Which of the
following readings should the technician report to the nurse? - Answers - 130/81 mm
Hg: outside of range expected
Which of the following findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? - Answers - A 1-year
old patient who has a pulse rate of 50 BPM: the expected BPM s 80-160 BPM.
What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw? - Answers - Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal: assures
sterility of the needle.
A CPCT is manually transferring a pateint who has a right-side weakness from the bed
to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the CPCT use to promote
proper body mechanics? - Answers - Grasp back of transfer belt, have patient stand
using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight.
Anterior wall - Answers - ST segment elevation is present in lead V1 through V4.
A CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following
is an appropriate action for the CPCT to take? - Answers - Apply more pressure to the
site: The development of petechiae is a sign of reduced platelet and carries an
increased risk of bleeding.
The CPCT is to perform a venous blood draw on a 91-year-old patient. The CPCT
should use which of the following methods? - Answers - Butterfly needle and syringe:
Some older adults still have veins that can be drawn by routine venipuncture needles
and tubes.
A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a wound left to heal by way of
granulation. How often should this wound be redressed? - Answers - Every 24 hours.
A CPCT is to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. Which of
the following methods should the CPCT use? - Answers - Manually, using the apical
area: most reliable and accurate method.
The ST segment elevation - Answers - ST elevations are signs of an acute myocardial
infarction. The technician should show the EKG to the patient's provider as soon as
possible.
, A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medications. The CPCT should
recognize that which of the following medications should not be crushed? - Answers -
Enteric-coated: This medication is used for sustained-release preparations.
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? -
Answers - Confirm the correct identity of the patient: should be confirmed before any
preparation can occur.
A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT
should recognize that which of the following is the most likely cause if this finding? -
Answers - Catheter infiltration
A CPCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin
preparation for blood cultures is correct? - Answers - "I will cleanse the area with
chlorhexidine gluconate"
Which of the following EKG findings differentiates accelerated idioventricular rhythm
from junctional rhythm? - Answers - Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has wide QRS
waves.
A patient losses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which
of the following should the CPCT do first? - Answers - Call for help and begin CPR.
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What
condition is most likely to occur in this patient? - Answers - Syncope: there is a chance
that the patient may faint.
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at a -
Answers - 15 to 30 degree angle
Two CPCT's are transferring a deceased patient from a bed to a morgue gurney. To
avoid injury, the CPCTs should use which of the following body mechanics? - Answers -
Use a draw sheet to lift the patient: This is the most effective method for transferring a
deceased patient, because it distributes the weight evenly.
A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after having
an EKG 48 hr prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation by the CPCT? -
Answers - "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time.": It allows
the technician to see an EKG recorded during the patient's normal daily activities.
A CPCT is caring for a patient who has an order for tobramycin (Tobrex) level to be
drawn 1 hr after dose. The medication has been ordered for 1100. Which of the
following actions should the CPCT take? - Answers - Check with the nurse: The CPCT
should verify with the nurse the exact time the medication was given.
When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of
breakdown is - Answers - redness.
A CPCT is measuring an adult patient's blood pressure electronically. Which of the
following readings should the technician report to the nurse? - Answers - 130/81 mm
Hg: outside of range expected
Which of the following findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? - Answers - A 1-year
old patient who has a pulse rate of 50 BPM: the expected BPM s 80-160 BPM.
What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw? - Answers - Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal: assures
sterility of the needle.
A CPCT is manually transferring a pateint who has a right-side weakness from the bed
to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the CPCT use to promote
proper body mechanics? - Answers - Grasp back of transfer belt, have patient stand
using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight.
Anterior wall - Answers - ST segment elevation is present in lead V1 through V4.
A CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following
is an appropriate action for the CPCT to take? - Answers - Apply more pressure to the
site: The development of petechiae is a sign of reduced platelet and carries an
increased risk of bleeding.
The CPCT is to perform a venous blood draw on a 91-year-old patient. The CPCT
should use which of the following methods? - Answers - Butterfly needle and syringe:
Some older adults still have veins that can be drawn by routine venipuncture needles
and tubes.
A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a wound left to heal by way of
granulation. How often should this wound be redressed? - Answers - Every 24 hours.
A CPCT is to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. Which of
the following methods should the CPCT use? - Answers - Manually, using the apical
area: most reliable and accurate method.
The ST segment elevation - Answers - ST elevations are signs of an acute myocardial
infarction. The technician should show the EKG to the patient's provider as soon as
possible.
, A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medications. The CPCT should
recognize that which of the following medications should not be crushed? - Answers -
Enteric-coated: This medication is used for sustained-release preparations.
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? -
Answers - Confirm the correct identity of the patient: should be confirmed before any
preparation can occur.
A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT
should recognize that which of the following is the most likely cause if this finding? -
Answers - Catheter infiltration
A CPCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin
preparation for blood cultures is correct? - Answers - "I will cleanse the area with
chlorhexidine gluconate"
Which of the following EKG findings differentiates accelerated idioventricular rhythm
from junctional rhythm? - Answers - Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has wide QRS
waves.
A patient losses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which
of the following should the CPCT do first? - Answers - Call for help and begin CPR.
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What
condition is most likely to occur in this patient? - Answers - Syncope: there is a chance
that the patient may faint.
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at a -
Answers - 15 to 30 degree angle
Two CPCT's are transferring a deceased patient from a bed to a morgue gurney. To
avoid injury, the CPCTs should use which of the following body mechanics? - Answers -
Use a draw sheet to lift the patient: This is the most effective method for transferring a
deceased patient, because it distributes the weight evenly.
A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after having
an EKG 48 hr prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation by the CPCT? -
Answers - "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time.": It allows
the technician to see an EKG recorded during the patient's normal daily activities.
A CPCT is caring for a patient who has an order for tobramycin (Tobrex) level to be
drawn 1 hr after dose. The medication has been ordered for 1100. Which of the
following actions should the CPCT take? - Answers - Check with the nurse: The CPCT
should verify with the nurse the exact time the medication was given.
