PCA practice exam
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1. When observing a patients skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the
first sign of break down is?: Redness
2. A CPCT is measuring an adult patients blood pressure electronically. What
reading should the technician report to the nurse?: 130/81 mm Hg
3. What findings should a CPCT report to a nurse?: a 1-year-old patient who has a pulse rate
of 50 BPM
4. What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture sup-
plies before beginning a blood draw?: Inspect the integrity of the needles seal
5. What procedural steps for a finger stick should a CPCT do first?: Confirm the correct
identity of the patient
6. A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The
CPCT should recognize the what is the most likely cause of this finding?: Catheter
infiltration
7. A CPCT should recognize that what statement regarding skin preparation for
blood cultures is correct?: "I will cleanse the area with chlorhexidine gluconate."
8. A CPCT is manually transferring a patient who has a right-side weakness from
the bed to the wheelchair. what method should the CPCT use to promote proper
body mechanics?: Grasp back of the transfer belt, have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with
legs and keeping back straight.
9. A CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. what is the
appropriate action for the CPCT to take?: Apply more pressure to the site
10. The CPCT is to perform a venous blood draw on a 91-year-old patient. The
CPCT should use what kind of method?: Butterfly needle with syringe
11. A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a would left to heal by
way of granulation. How often should this would be redressed?: Every 24 hours
12. A CPCT is to determine the pulse rather of a patient who has atrial fibrillation.
What method should the CPCT use?: Manually, using the apical area
13. A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medications. The CPCT
should recognize that what medications should not be crushed?: Enteric-coated
14. What EKG findings differentiates accelerated idoventricular rhythm from
junctional rhythm?: Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has a wide QRS complex
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15. A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrilla-
tion. What should the CPCT do first?: Call for help and begin CPR
16. During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic.
What condition is most likely to occur in this patient?: Syncope
17. Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should
be at what angle?: 15 to 30 degree
18. Two CPCTs are transferring a patient from a bed to a morgue gurney. To
avoid injury, the CPCTs should use what body mechanics?: Use a draw sheet to lift the
patient
19. A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor
after having an EKG 48 hr prior. What is an appropriate explanation by the
CPCT?: "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time."
20. 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. What
action should the CPCT take first?: Check with the nurse on the exact time the medication was given
21. A technician is performing an EKG in a hospital setting. The patient becomes
unresponsive, stops breaking, and does not have a pulse. What would be the
first appropriate step?: Start chest compressions
22. What is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?: A transfusion
reaction
23. A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The
CPCT should place the patient what position?: Semi-Fowler's
24. A CPCT is changing a patient's bedding and is accidentally stuck with a
needle. What action should the CPCT take first?: Milk the affected site
25. A CPCT makes a mistake while measuring a patient's blood pressure. What
actions should the CPCT take?: Release all of the air from the cuff before retesting
26. A CPCT is caring for a new patient. What procedures should the CPCT recog-
nize as requiring aseptic technique?: Waste management
27. What action should the CPCT take when preparing to transfer a patient from
a bed to a stretcher?: Elevating the bed to a position equal to the height of the stretcher
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1. When observing a patients skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the
first sign of break down is?: Redness
2. A CPCT is measuring an adult patients blood pressure electronically. What
reading should the technician report to the nurse?: 130/81 mm Hg
3. What findings should a CPCT report to a nurse?: a 1-year-old patient who has a pulse rate
of 50 BPM
4. What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture sup-
plies before beginning a blood draw?: Inspect the integrity of the needles seal
5. What procedural steps for a finger stick should a CPCT do first?: Confirm the correct
identity of the patient
6. A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The
CPCT should recognize the what is the most likely cause of this finding?: Catheter
infiltration
7. A CPCT should recognize that what statement regarding skin preparation for
blood cultures is correct?: "I will cleanse the area with chlorhexidine gluconate."
8. A CPCT is manually transferring a patient who has a right-side weakness from
the bed to the wheelchair. what method should the CPCT use to promote proper
body mechanics?: Grasp back of the transfer belt, have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with
legs and keeping back straight.
9. A CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. what is the
appropriate action for the CPCT to take?: Apply more pressure to the site
10. The CPCT is to perform a venous blood draw on a 91-year-old patient. The
CPCT should use what kind of method?: Butterfly needle with syringe
11. A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a would left to heal by
way of granulation. How often should this would be redressed?: Every 24 hours
12. A CPCT is to determine the pulse rather of a patient who has atrial fibrillation.
What method should the CPCT use?: Manually, using the apical area
13. A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medications. The CPCT
should recognize that what medications should not be crushed?: Enteric-coated
14. What EKG findings differentiates accelerated idoventricular rhythm from
junctional rhythm?: Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has a wide QRS complex
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15. A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrilla-
tion. What should the CPCT do first?: Call for help and begin CPR
16. During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic.
What condition is most likely to occur in this patient?: Syncope
17. Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should
be at what angle?: 15 to 30 degree
18. Two CPCTs are transferring a patient from a bed to a morgue gurney. To
avoid injury, the CPCTs should use what body mechanics?: Use a draw sheet to lift the
patient
19. A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor
after having an EKG 48 hr prior. What is an appropriate explanation by the
CPCT?: "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time."
20. 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. What
action should the CPCT take first?: Check with the nurse on the exact time the medication was given
21. A technician is performing an EKG in a hospital setting. The patient becomes
unresponsive, stops breaking, and does not have a pulse. What would be the
first appropriate step?: Start chest compressions
22. What is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?: A transfusion
reaction
23. A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The
CPCT should place the patient what position?: Semi-Fowler's
24. A CPCT is changing a patient's bedding and is accidentally stuck with a
needle. What action should the CPCT take first?: Milk the affected site
25. A CPCT makes a mistake while measuring a patient's blood pressure. What
actions should the CPCT take?: Release all of the air from the cuff before retesting
26. A CPCT is caring for a new patient. What procedures should the CPCT recog-
nize as requiring aseptic technique?: Waste management
27. What action should the CPCT take when preparing to transfer a patient from
a bed to a stretcher?: Elevating the bed to a position equal to the height of the stretcher
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