CPCT PRACTICE EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
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When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of breakdown is
- ANSWER redness.
A CPCT is measuring an adult patient's blood pressure electronically. Which of the following readings
should the technician report to the nurse? - ANSWER 130/81 mm Hg: outside of range expected
Which of the following findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal: assures sterility of the needle.
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER Catheter infiltration
A CPCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin preparation for blood
cultures is correct? - ANSWER "I will cleanse the area with chlorhexidine gluconate"
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? - ANSWER Grasp back of transfer belt, have patient stand using stronger side while lifting
with legs and keeping back straight.
Anterior wall - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Manually, using the apical area: most reliable and accurate
method.
The ST segment elevation - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Enteric-coated: This
medication is used for sustained-release preparations.
Which of the following EKG findings differentiates accelerated idioventricular rhythm from junctional
rhythm? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Syncope: there is a chance that the patient may faint.
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at a - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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.
COMPLETE WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of breakdown is
- ANSWER redness.
A CPCT is measuring an adult patient's blood pressure electronically. Which of the following readings
should the technician report to the nurse? - ANSWER 130/81 mm Hg: outside of range expected
Which of the following findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal: assures sterility of the needle.
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER Catheter infiltration
A CPCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin preparation for blood
cultures is correct? - ANSWER "I will cleanse the area with chlorhexidine gluconate"
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? - ANSWER Grasp back of transfer belt, have patient stand using stronger side while lifting
with legs and keeping back straight.
Anterior wall - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Manually, using the apical area: most reliable and accurate
method.
The ST segment elevation - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Enteric-coated: This
medication is used for sustained-release preparations.
Which of the following EKG findings differentiates accelerated idioventricular rhythm from junctional
rhythm? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Syncope: there is a chance that the patient may faint.
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at a - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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.
