PCA Practice Exam Questions &
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A CPCT is caring for a new patient. What procedure should the CPCT recognize as requiring
aseptic technique? - ANSWERS Waste management
When observing a patients skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of break
down is? - ANSWERS Redness
A CPCT is measuring an adult patients blood pressure electronically. What reading should the
technician report to the nurse? - ANSWERS 130/81 mm Hg
What findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? - ANSWERS a 1-year-old patient who has a
pulse rate of 50 BPM
What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw? - ANSWERS Inspect the integrity of the needles seal
What procedural steps for a finger stick should a CPCT do first? - ANSWERS Confirm the correct
identity of the patient
A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT should
recognize the what is the most likely cause of this finding? - ANSWERS Catheter infiltration
A CPCT should recognize that what statement regarding skin preparation for blood cultures is
correct? - ANSWERS "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. what method should the CPCT use to promote proper body mechanics? - ANSWERS
Grasp back of the transfer belt, have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs
and keeping back straight.
A CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. what is the appropriate action
for the CPCT to take? - ANSWERS 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
what kind of method? - ANSWERS Butterfly needle with syringe
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 would be redressed? - ANSWERS Every 24 hours
A CPCT is to determine the pulse rather of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. What method
should the CPCT use? - ANSWERS Manually, using the apical area
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medications. The CPCT should recognize
that what medications should not be crushed? - ANSWERS Enteric-coated
What EKG findings differentiates accelerated idoventricular rhythm from junctional rhythm? -
ANSWERS Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has a wide QRS complex
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What should the
CPCT do first? - ANSWERS 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? - ANSWERS Syncope
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A CPCT is caring for a new patient. What procedure should the CPCT recognize as requiring
aseptic technique? - ANSWERS Waste management
When observing a patients skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of break
down is? - ANSWERS Redness
A CPCT is measuring an adult patients blood pressure electronically. What reading should the
technician report to the nurse? - ANSWERS 130/81 mm Hg
What findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? - ANSWERS a 1-year-old patient who has a
pulse rate of 50 BPM
What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw? - ANSWERS Inspect the integrity of the needles seal
What procedural steps for a finger stick should a CPCT do first? - ANSWERS Confirm the correct
identity of the patient
A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT should
recognize the what is the most likely cause of this finding? - ANSWERS Catheter infiltration
A CPCT should recognize that what statement regarding skin preparation for blood cultures is
correct? - ANSWERS "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. what method should the CPCT use to promote proper body mechanics? - ANSWERS
Grasp back of the transfer belt, have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs
and keeping back straight.
A CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. what is the appropriate action
for the CPCT to take? - ANSWERS 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
what kind of method? - ANSWERS Butterfly needle with syringe
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 would be redressed? - ANSWERS Every 24 hours
A CPCT is to determine the pulse rather of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. What method
should the CPCT use? - ANSWERS Manually, using the apical area
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medications. The CPCT should recognize
that what medications should not be crushed? - ANSWERS Enteric-coated
What EKG findings differentiates accelerated idoventricular rhythm from junctional rhythm? -
ANSWERS Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has a wide QRS complex
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What should the
CPCT do first? - ANSWERS 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? - ANSWERS Syncope
