CPCT FINAL STUDY GUIDE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
holter -
red - left clavicle
black - left thoracic
white - right clavicle
green - right thoracic
brown - just below and right sternum
12 lead -
same as holter except no brown and the 4 colored are more spread out (shoulder and
abdominal)
V1 goes to 4th intercostal to the right of sternum, V2 to 4th to the left of sternum, V4 to
the 5th intercostal middle of clavicle, V6 is mid-axillary and 5th intercostal, V3 and V5
between others - ANSWER-Know how to place electrodes for a Holter monitor and 12
Lead EKG
Activities of daily living - ANSWER-What does ADLs stand for?
shortening of a muscle or joint - ANSWER-What are contractures?
it help to expand the lungs to prevent fluid building up - ANSWER-What is an incentive
spirometer and its purpose?
Check vital signs, no - ANSWER-What is the PCTs role in blood transfusions? Can they
start, stop, and discontinue blood transfusions??
It is important for medicine calculations and treatments - ANSWER-Why are accurate
patient weights important?
a noninvasive method that measures the oxygen saturation - ANSWER-What is a pulse
oximeter and what does it measure?
difference between the pulse rate and the heart rate - ANSWER-What is a pulse deficit?
all - ANSWER-What types of abuse are health care workers required to report?
back injuries - ANSWER-What injuries are usually related to poor body mechanics?
, safety - ANSWER-What is OSHA responsible for regulating?
material data sheet, all chemicals, - ANSWER-What is an MSDS? What chemicals must
have one and what are 3 things included on the MSDS?
rescue, alarm, confine, evacuate
pull, aim, squeeze, sweep - ANSWER-Know the acronyms RACE and PASS.
At least 2 - full name and DOB - ANSWER-How many forms of identification should you
always use? And what are examples of appropriate ID?
Blood thinners like aspirin and Warfarin and Coumadin - ANSWER-What are
medications that the patient is taking that could cause problems with venipuncture?
Yes, they are much smaller and have less vacuum seal to prevent putting too much
pressure on their smaller veins (not causing a vein to blow) - ANSWER-Are there
special tubes for pediatric patients? Why?
A lancet is a small, sterile blade that performs finger or heel sticks - ANSWER-What is a
lancet? What is it used for?
IV line with running fluids, dialysis shunt, mastectomy performed on that side -
ANSWER-What are 3 reasons to never perform a venipuncture in an arm?
30:2, 2 person child 15:2 - ANSWER-What is the compression to breath ratio in an adult
and child 1 rescuer CPR? 2 rescuer?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - ANSWER-What does HIPPA stand
for?
to create a clear line of responsibility from the bottom to the top of the organization -
ANSWER-What is the purpose of a chain of command in a health care facility?
standard precaution - gloves
airbourne precaution - air isolation room and N95 respirator
droplet - mask
contact precaution - gloves and gown - ANSWER-What are the 4 different
classifications of infections/diseases? What's the differences in them?
hand washing - ANSWER-What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of
infection?
a. Keep above waist
b. Don't reach across
c. Don't turn your back
d. No talking, sneezing, coughing
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
holter -
red - left clavicle
black - left thoracic
white - right clavicle
green - right thoracic
brown - just below and right sternum
12 lead -
same as holter except no brown and the 4 colored are more spread out (shoulder and
abdominal)
V1 goes to 4th intercostal to the right of sternum, V2 to 4th to the left of sternum, V4 to
the 5th intercostal middle of clavicle, V6 is mid-axillary and 5th intercostal, V3 and V5
between others - ANSWER-Know how to place electrodes for a Holter monitor and 12
Lead EKG
Activities of daily living - ANSWER-What does ADLs stand for?
shortening of a muscle or joint - ANSWER-What are contractures?
it help to expand the lungs to prevent fluid building up - ANSWER-What is an incentive
spirometer and its purpose?
Check vital signs, no - ANSWER-What is the PCTs role in blood transfusions? Can they
start, stop, and discontinue blood transfusions??
It is important for medicine calculations and treatments - ANSWER-Why are accurate
patient weights important?
a noninvasive method that measures the oxygen saturation - ANSWER-What is a pulse
oximeter and what does it measure?
difference between the pulse rate and the heart rate - ANSWER-What is a pulse deficit?
all - ANSWER-What types of abuse are health care workers required to report?
back injuries - ANSWER-What injuries are usually related to poor body mechanics?
, safety - ANSWER-What is OSHA responsible for regulating?
material data sheet, all chemicals, - ANSWER-What is an MSDS? What chemicals must
have one and what are 3 things included on the MSDS?
rescue, alarm, confine, evacuate
pull, aim, squeeze, sweep - ANSWER-Know the acronyms RACE and PASS.
At least 2 - full name and DOB - ANSWER-How many forms of identification should you
always use? And what are examples of appropriate ID?
Blood thinners like aspirin and Warfarin and Coumadin - ANSWER-What are
medications that the patient is taking that could cause problems with venipuncture?
Yes, they are much smaller and have less vacuum seal to prevent putting too much
pressure on their smaller veins (not causing a vein to blow) - ANSWER-Are there
special tubes for pediatric patients? Why?
A lancet is a small, sterile blade that performs finger or heel sticks - ANSWER-What is a
lancet? What is it used for?
IV line with running fluids, dialysis shunt, mastectomy performed on that side -
ANSWER-What are 3 reasons to never perform a venipuncture in an arm?
30:2, 2 person child 15:2 - ANSWER-What is the compression to breath ratio in an adult
and child 1 rescuer CPR? 2 rescuer?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - ANSWER-What does HIPPA stand
for?
to create a clear line of responsibility from the bottom to the top of the organization -
ANSWER-What is the purpose of a chain of command in a health care facility?
standard precaution - gloves
airbourne precaution - air isolation room and N95 respirator
droplet - mask
contact precaution - gloves and gown - ANSWER-What are the 4 different
classifications of infections/diseases? What's the differences in them?
hand washing - ANSWER-What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of
infection?
a. Keep above waist
b. Don't reach across
c. Don't turn your back
d. No talking, sneezing, coughing
