PCA Practice Exam 2025 PCA Practice
Actual Exam Latest Update 2025
Questions and Correct Answers
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Which of the following actions should the CPCT take when preparing to
transfer from a bed to a stretcher? - ANSWER-Elevating the bed to a
position equal to the height of the stretcher
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medication. The
CPCT should recognize that which of the following medications should
not be crushed? - ANSWER-Enteric-coated
When a CPCT is distributing laboratory results to an ordering
physicians, which results priority? - ANSWER-Presurgical
A CPCT is changing a patient's bedding and is accidentally stuck with a
needle. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take first? -
ANSWER-Milk the affected site
A CPCT should recognize that a chain of custody is used for which of
the following reasons? - ANSWER-To guarantee the identification and
integrity of samples
Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal
samples? - ANSWER-Lavender Top
,When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on
the glucometer? - ANSWER-When a patient is tested
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood
transfusion. Which of the following vital signs should CPCT report first?
- ANSWER-An elevated temperature
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube
feedings. The CPCT should place the patient into which of the following
positions? - ANSWER-Semi-Fowler's
The CPCT is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which
of the following findings related to the patient's condition should the
CPCT repost to the nurse immediately? - ANSWER-The patient's lower
limbs show pitting edema
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 feeling? - ANSWER-Catheter infiltration
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.
Which of the following is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank
specimen? - ANSWER-A transfusion reaction
Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens?
- ANSWER-Labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the
patient
,A CPCT is working in a facility when the fire alarm goes off. Which of
the following actions should the CPCT take first? - ANSWER-Contain
the fire by closing all the doors
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
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following procedures
should the CPCT recognize as requiring aseptic technique? - ANSWER-
Waste management
A CPCT is caring for a number of patients following a shift change.
Which of the following patients should the CPCT assess first? -
ANSWER-A patient who is disoriented
A CPCT is caring for a several adult patients. Which of the following
patient findings should the technician report to the nurse immediately? -
ANSWER-Temperature 38.5° C (101.3° F)
While working with the automated Laboratory Information System,
correct input of data is most critical because incorrect data may -
ANSWER-be reported to the health care provider
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
, A CPCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The CPCT should
recognize that which of the following situations could result in an
inaccurate reading? - ANSWER-The arm is lower than the heart
Which of the following statements made by a CPCT, regarding
preparation of a peripheral blood smear, indicates the need for further
teaching? - ANSWER-"I will press down on the spreader slide to fix
cells on the lower slide."
A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a would left to heal
by way of granulation. How often should this wound be redressed? -
ANSWER-Every 24 hr
The CPCT has orders to collect blood cultures, CBC, PTT, and an iron
panel. He forgets to draw for the PTT. Which of the following actions
should the CPCT take? - ANSWER-Keep the specimen collected and
draw the PTT.
A CPCT is caring for a patient whose daughter is visiting. The daughter
asks about the health of the patient's roommate. Which of the following
statements by the CPCT is an appropriate response? - ANSWER-"You
can ask the patient about his condition."
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is on strike I&O.
How often should the CPCT record the patient's I&O? - ANSWER-
Every shift
A CPCT is drawing five blood collection tubes. At which of the
following times should the technician release the tourniquet? -
ANSWER-Within 1 min of application
Actual Exam Latest Update 2025
Questions and Correct Answers
Rated A+
Which of the following actions should the CPCT take when preparing to
transfer from a bed to a stretcher? - ANSWER-Elevating the bed to a
position equal to the height of the stretcher
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medication. The
CPCT should recognize that which of the following medications should
not be crushed? - ANSWER-Enteric-coated
When a CPCT is distributing laboratory results to an ordering
physicians, which results priority? - ANSWER-Presurgical
A CPCT is changing a patient's bedding and is accidentally stuck with a
needle. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take first? -
ANSWER-Milk the affected site
A CPCT should recognize that a chain of custody is used for which of
the following reasons? - ANSWER-To guarantee the identification and
integrity of samples
Which of the following tubes should be collected first for dermal
samples? - ANSWER-Lavender Top
,When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on
the glucometer? - ANSWER-When a patient is tested
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood
transfusion. Which of the following vital signs should CPCT report first?
- ANSWER-An elevated temperature
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube
feedings. The CPCT should place the patient into which of the following
positions? - ANSWER-Semi-Fowler's
The CPCT is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which
of the following findings related to the patient's condition should the
CPCT repost to the nurse immediately? - ANSWER-The patient's lower
limbs show pitting edema
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 feeling? - ANSWER-Catheter infiltration
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.
Which of the following is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank
specimen? - ANSWER-A transfusion reaction
Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens?
- ANSWER-Labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the
patient
,A CPCT is working in a facility when the fire alarm goes off. Which of
the following actions should the CPCT take first? - ANSWER-Contain
the fire by closing all the doors
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
A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following procedures
should the CPCT recognize as requiring aseptic technique? - ANSWER-
Waste management
A CPCT is caring for a number of patients following a shift change.
Which of the following patients should the CPCT assess first? -
ANSWER-A patient who is disoriented
A CPCT is caring for a several adult patients. Which of the following
patient findings should the technician report to the nurse immediately? -
ANSWER-Temperature 38.5° C (101.3° F)
While working with the automated Laboratory Information System,
correct input of data is most critical because incorrect data may -
ANSWER-be reported to the health care provider
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
, A CPCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The CPCT should
recognize that which of the following situations could result in an
inaccurate reading? - ANSWER-The arm is lower than the heart
Which of the following statements made by a CPCT, regarding
preparation of a peripheral blood smear, indicates the need for further
teaching? - ANSWER-"I will press down on the spreader slide to fix
cells on the lower slide."
A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a would left to heal
by way of granulation. How often should this wound be redressed? -
ANSWER-Every 24 hr
The CPCT has orders to collect blood cultures, CBC, PTT, and an iron
panel. He forgets to draw for the PTT. Which of the following actions
should the CPCT take? - ANSWER-Keep the specimen collected and
draw the PTT.
A CPCT is caring for a patient whose daughter is visiting. The daughter
asks about the health of the patient's roommate. Which of the following
statements by the CPCT is an appropriate response? - ANSWER-"You
can ask the patient about his condition."
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is on strike I&O.
How often should the CPCT record the patient's I&O? - ANSWER-
Every shift
A CPCT is drawing five blood collection tubes. At which of the
following times should the technician release the tourniquet? -
ANSWER-Within 1 min of application
