CPCT Review For Exam 2025 With
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which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG? - correct
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answersDecreased potassium level d d
a cpct is preparing to transfer a nonambulatory patient from a bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following
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steps should the cpct take? - correct answersLocking the wheels of the wheelchair and bed
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A cpct is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for
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further teaching, regarding hipaa? - correct answers"If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his
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own discretion."
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A cpct is caring for a patient who has anxiety during venipuncture. which of the following should the cpct
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recognize as an appropriate response? - correct answersExplain the procedure before beginning the
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venipuncture.
when collecting a multi-draw venous sample, which of the following sites should the cpct attempt to draw
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from first? - correct answersmedian cubital
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, A CPCT is collecting a stool specimen from a newly admitted patient. The CPCT should recognize that which of
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the following findings could be a sign of an upper gastrointestinal disorder? - correct answersBlack, tarry stool
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The choice to perform a capillary puncture is best determined by which of the following fractures? - correct
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answerstest ordered d
During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the following is an
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appropriate course of action for the technician - correct answersCheck the patient's respiratory rate.
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A patient represents alert and oriented, but a CPCT finds that all the waveforms are negative in Lead I. The
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technician should check the cable connection for which of the following - correct answersRight arm and left
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arm
To prevent any needle sticks during venipuncture, OSHA guidelines require - correct answersDisposing of
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needles in a sharps container d d d d
A CPCT is in the cafeteria during lunch. A visitor appears to be in respiratory distress. The visitors lips and
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tongue are swollen. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? - correct answersAsk the person if
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she has any allergies
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A CPCT observes a hematoma developing at the site of a venous blood draw. The CPCT should - correct
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answersRelease the tourniquet and stop the draw d d d d d d
The CPCT needs to draw a GTT on a patient and notices an empty breakfast plate on the beadside table. Which
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of the following actions should the CPCT take? - correct answersAsk the patient if he has had anything to eat or
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drink
While working with the automated Laboratory information system, correct input of data is most critical
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because incorrect data may - correct answersBe reported to the health care provider
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Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? - correct answersConfirm
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the correct identity of the patient
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Correct Answers
which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG? - correct
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answersDecreased potassium level d d
a cpct is preparing to transfer a nonambulatory patient from a bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following
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steps should the cpct take? - correct answersLocking the wheels of the wheelchair and bed
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A cpct is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for
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further teaching, regarding hipaa? - correct answers"If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his
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own discretion."
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A cpct is caring for a patient who has anxiety during venipuncture. which of the following should the cpct
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recognize as an appropriate response? - correct answersExplain the procedure before beginning the
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venipuncture.
when collecting a multi-draw venous sample, which of the following sites should the cpct attempt to draw
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from first? - correct answersmedian cubital
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, A CPCT is collecting a stool specimen from a newly admitted patient. The CPCT should recognize that which of
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the following findings could be a sign of an upper gastrointestinal disorder? - correct answersBlack, tarry stool
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The choice to perform a capillary puncture is best determined by which of the following fractures? - correct
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answerstest ordered d
During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the following is an
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appropriate course of action for the technician - correct answersCheck the patient's respiratory rate.
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A patient represents alert and oriented, but a CPCT finds that all the waveforms are negative in Lead I. The
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technician should check the cable connection for which of the following - correct answersRight arm and left
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arm
To prevent any needle sticks during venipuncture, OSHA guidelines require - correct answersDisposing of
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needles in a sharps container d d d d
A CPCT is in the cafeteria during lunch. A visitor appears to be in respiratory distress. The visitors lips and
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tongue are swollen. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? - correct answersAsk the person if
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she has any allergies
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A CPCT observes a hematoma developing at the site of a venous blood draw. The CPCT should - correct
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answersRelease the tourniquet and stop the draw d d d d d d
The CPCT needs to draw a GTT on a patient and notices an empty breakfast plate on the beadside table. Which
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of the following actions should the CPCT take? - correct answersAsk the patient if he has had anything to eat or
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drink
While working with the automated Laboratory information system, correct input of data is most critical
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because incorrect data may - correct answersBe reported to the health care provider
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Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? - correct answersConfirm
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the correct identity of the patient
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