CPCT Study Guide- Health Science Questions and Answers 100% Pass

CPCT Study Guide- Health Science Questions and Answers 100% Pass When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of breakdown is Redness A CPCT is measuring an adult patient's blood pressure electronically. Which of the following reading should be reported to the nurse? 90/50 mm Hg Which of the following findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? A 1-year old patient who has a pulse rate of 50 BPM Which action should the CPCT take to verify the equality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? Confirm the correct identity of the patient 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 of this finding? Catheter infiltration A CPCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin preparation for blood cultures is correct? " I will cleanse the area with chlorhexidine gluconate" A CPCT is manually transferring a patient 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? Grasp back of the transfer belt, have patient stand using stronger side while lifting with the legs and keeping back straight. 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? apply more pressure to the site The CPCT is to perform a venous blood draw on a 91- year-old patient. The CPCT should use which of the following methods? Butterfly needle and syringe 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? Every 24 hr A CPCT is to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. Which of the following methods should the CPCT use? Manually using the apical area 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? Enteric- coated Which of the following EKG findings differentiated accelerated idioventricular rhythm from junctional rhythm? Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has wide QRS complexes A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following should the CPCT do first? 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? syncope Industry Standard states that needle insertion in