CPCT Practice Test Questions with Correct Answers

`CPCT Practice Test Questions with Correct Answers Fowler's Position - Answer-1. A semi-sitting position 2. The head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees Lateral Position - Answer-1. The person lies on one side or the other 2. Side-lying position Sim's Position - Answer-1. A left side-lying position in which the upper leg is sharply flexed so it is not on the lower leg and the lower arm is behind the person 2. A semi-prone side position Supine Position - Answer-Back-lying or dorsal recumbent position Prone Position - Answer-Lying on the abdomen with the head turned to one side Trendelenburg's Position - AnswerReverse Trendelenburg's Position - AnswerSemi-Fowler's Position - AnswerFull Fowler's Position - - Answerdecerebrate posture - Answer-Abnormal body posture that involves the arms and legs being held straight out, the toes being pointed downward, and the head and neck being arched backwards. The muscles are tightened and held rigidly. This type of posturing usually means there has been severe damage to the brain. decorticate posture - Answer-Abnormal posture in which a person is stiff with bent arms, clenched fists, and legs held out straight. The arms are bent in toward the body and the wrists and fingers are bent and held on the chest. Lithotomy - AnswerModified Trendelenburg - AnswerRescue Alarm Confine Extinguish/Evacuate - Answer-What does the acronym for RACE stand for? Pull Alarm Squeeze Sweep - Answer-What is the acronym PASS stand for? Keep body centered, don't lock knees, use thigh muscles to move weight, point forward foot in the direction of movement, keep abdominal muscles tight, wear appropriate footwear, keep spine straight, use available assistance when transferring patients. - Answer-What are proper body mechanics? Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Answer-What does OSHA stand for? Regulates all workers safety, preventing workplace injuries. - Answer-What does OSHA do? Patient's name, date of birth, the physicians name, and hospital ID number. - AnswerWhat does the ID band on a patient contain? Asking for patients name and date of birth (verbal), and looking at the patient's wristband (visual). - Answer-What are two ways to identify a patient? Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. - Answer-What does JCAHO stand for? Regulates all healthcare facilities, patient safety guidelines. - Answer-What does JCAHO do? Absence of fever. - Answer-Afebrile Absence of urine formation. - Answer-Anuria The drawing of fluid and other substances into the lungs. - Answer-Aspiration Listening to the sounds from the lungs, heart, and other organs, often with the use of a stethoscope. - Answer-Auscultation