CPCT Review questions with correct answers

A CPCT is performing a stress test on a patient. About 10 minutes into the test, the CPCT notices the patient is asymptomatic. What should the CPCT do? - correct answer Continue with the test as normal A CPCT working in a home health setting is caring for a patient who has a prescription for self-administered medication. The CPCT should recognize that which of the following actions is within his scope of practice? - correct answer Administer the medication as directed by the pharmacist A CPCT should recognize that hematuria is associated with which of the following conditions? - correct answer Cystitis A CPCT is caring for a patient who is sweating. The CPCT should use which of the following terms to communicate this finding? - correct answer Diaphoresis A CPCT is caring for a patient who is going into shock. Into which of the following positions should the CPCT place the patient? - correct answer Supine When performing a capillary collection, which of the following samples should be drawn last? - correct answer Serum tubes During a venipuncture, the needle is in the vein and blood flow is established. When the second tube is attached, blood flow stops. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? - correct answer Activate a new evacuated tube A CPCT is transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair using a mechanical lift. Which of the following actions by the CPCT is appropriate? - correct answer Spread