CPCT EXAM PREP QUESTIONS ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE VERIFIED SOLUTION
Question:
D) check the patient's respiratory rate.
Answer:
During a stress test, a CPCT notice that the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the
following actions should the CPCT take? A) administer oxygen to the patient B) slow down the test
C) stop the exercise portion of the test D) check the patient's respiratory rate
Question:
B) ventricular tachycardia.
Answer:
Identify the arrhythmia in this tracing: A) junctional tachycardia B) ventricular tachycardia C) sinus
tachycardia D) accelerated idioventricular rhythm
Question:
B) enteric-coated.
Answer:
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self administered medications. The CPCT should recognize
that which of the following medications should no be crushed? A) scored tablet B) enteric-coated C)
intradermal D) parenteral
Question:
C) presurgical.
Answer:
,When a CPCT is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results have priority?
A) lead B) basal metibolic panel C) presurgical D) ferritin
Question:
C) milk the site.
Answer:
A CPCT is changing a patient's bedding and is accidentally stuck with a needle. Which of the
following actions should the CPCT take first? A) visit the occupational health facility B) complete
an incident report C) milk the affected site D) report the incident to the supervisor
Question:
B) to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples.
Answer:
A CPCT should recognize that a chain of custody is sued for which of the following reasons? A) to
follow methods of collection with samples and data B) to guarantee the identification and integrity
of samples C) to ensure the samples are being disposed of using correct operating procedures D) to
track the location of samples and data
Question:
B) 15 to 30 degree angle.
Answer:
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at a. A) 5 to 10° angle
B) 15 to 30° angle C) 40 to 45° angle D) 50 to 60° angle
Question:
A) lavender top.
Answer:
Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal samples? A) lavender top B) green
top C) red top D) light blue too
, Question:
B) when a patient is being tested.
Answer:
When should the code on glucose covettes be compared to the code on the glucometer? A) after a
new package of cuvettes is opened B) when a patient is being tested C) at the beginning of a shift D)
following and error code
Question:
B) release all air before retesting.
Answer:
A CPCT makes a mistake while measuring a patient's blood pressure. What action should the CPCT
take? A) partially deflate the cuff and then re-inflate it B) release all air before retesting C) measure
blood pressure using a different arm D) measure blood pressure using a different cuff
Question:
C) an elevated temperature.
Answer:
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the
following vital signs should the CPCT report first? A) a drop in blood pressure B) an elevated blood
pressure C) an elevated temperature D) a drop in temperature
Question:
B) "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion.".
Answer:
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made my the patient
indicated a need for further teaching, regarding HIPPA? A) "If my mother calls my doctor to ask
about my condition, she will have to provide proof of who she is." B) "If necessary, my doctor can
release my test results at his own discretion." C) "Because of a language barrier, my provider can
share my health information with his interpreter." D) "If i am unconscious and need medical
attention, my doctor can share my health information with my son."
Question:
D) check the patient's respiratory rate.
Answer:
During a stress test, a CPCT notice that the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the
following actions should the CPCT take? A) administer oxygen to the patient B) slow down the test
C) stop the exercise portion of the test D) check the patient's respiratory rate
Question:
B) ventricular tachycardia.
Answer:
Identify the arrhythmia in this tracing: A) junctional tachycardia B) ventricular tachycardia C) sinus
tachycardia D) accelerated idioventricular rhythm
Question:
B) enteric-coated.
Answer:
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self administered medications. The CPCT should recognize
that which of the following medications should no be crushed? A) scored tablet B) enteric-coated C)
intradermal D) parenteral
Question:
C) presurgical.
Answer:
,When a CPCT is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results have priority?
A) lead B) basal metibolic panel C) presurgical D) ferritin
Question:
C) milk the site.
Answer:
A CPCT is changing a patient's bedding and is accidentally stuck with a needle. Which of the
following actions should the CPCT take first? A) visit the occupational health facility B) complete
an incident report C) milk the affected site D) report the incident to the supervisor
Question:
B) to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples.
Answer:
A CPCT should recognize that a chain of custody is sued for which of the following reasons? A) to
follow methods of collection with samples and data B) to guarantee the identification and integrity
of samples C) to ensure the samples are being disposed of using correct operating procedures D) to
track the location of samples and data
Question:
B) 15 to 30 degree angle.
Answer:
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at a. A) 5 to 10° angle
B) 15 to 30° angle C) 40 to 45° angle D) 50 to 60° angle
Question:
A) lavender top.
Answer:
Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal samples? A) lavender top B) green
top C) red top D) light blue too
, Question:
B) when a patient is being tested.
Answer:
When should the code on glucose covettes be compared to the code on the glucometer? A) after a
new package of cuvettes is opened B) when a patient is being tested C) at the beginning of a shift D)
following and error code
Question:
B) release all air before retesting.
Answer:
A CPCT makes a mistake while measuring a patient's blood pressure. What action should the CPCT
take? A) partially deflate the cuff and then re-inflate it B) release all air before retesting C) measure
blood pressure using a different arm D) measure blood pressure using a different cuff
Question:
C) an elevated temperature.
Answer:
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the
following vital signs should the CPCT report first? A) a drop in blood pressure B) an elevated blood
pressure C) an elevated temperature D) a drop in temperature
Question:
B) "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion.".
Answer:
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made my the patient
indicated a need for further teaching, regarding HIPPA? A) "If my mother calls my doctor to ask
about my condition, she will have to provide proof of who she is." B) "If necessary, my doctor can
release my test results at his own discretion." C) "Because of a language barrier, my provider can
share my health information with his interpreter." D) "If i am unconscious and need medical
attention, my doctor can share my health information with my son."
