CPCT Comprehensive TEST Questions
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Which of the following actions should the CPCT take?
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Release all of the air from cuff before retesting CPCT is assisting with the care of a
patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following vital signs should
the CPCT report 1st? Increase in temperature CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of
the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching,
regarding HIPPA? "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own
discretion." CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The
CPCT should place the patient into which position? Answer: Semi-Fowlers CPCT should
recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin preparation for blood
cultures is correct? Answer: I will cleanse the area with chlorexide gluconate CPCT is
monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the findings should the
CPCT report to the nurse? Answer: Patients lower limbs show pitting edema CPCT
informs nurse concerning swelling at the IV site. CPCT should recognize which of the
following is most likely cause of this finding.Answer: Catheter infiltration CPCT is
drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which is an appropriate action
for CPCT to take? Answer: Apply pressure to site Which of the following is a
consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? Answer: Transfusion reaction
CPCT is taking a patients oxygen reading. CPCT can't get the reading to appear on the
monitor. Which is the cause? Answer: Blood pressure 84/62 with cold hands and fingers
CPCT is caring for a patient who is nonambulatory. Before manually lifting patient,
which of the following factors should the CPCT consider first? Answer: Patients ability to
assist Patient presents alert and oriented, but CPCT finds that all waveforms are
negative in lead 1. The tech should check the cable connections for which of the
following limbs? Answer: Right arm and left arm CPCT is caring for a patient with
congestive heart failure. Which of the following should be reported to the nurse
immediately? Answer: Swelling in legs and feet The choice to perform a capillary
puncture is best determined by which of the following factors? Answer: Test ordered
Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? Answer:
Labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient Which finding on the
trace should the CPCT be concerned with? Answer: ST segment elevation A CPCT is
working in a facility when the fire alarm goes off. Which of the following actions should
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Answers Verified Solutions Latest
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Question:
Which of the following actions should the CPCT take?
Answer:
Release all of the air from cuff before retesting CPCT is assisting with the care of a
patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following vital signs should
the CPCT report 1st? Increase in temperature CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of
the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching,
regarding HIPPA? "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own
discretion." CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The
CPCT should place the patient into which position? Answer: Semi-Fowlers CPCT should
recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin preparation for blood
cultures is correct? Answer: I will cleanse the area with chlorexide gluconate CPCT is
monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the findings should the
CPCT report to the nurse? Answer: Patients lower limbs show pitting edema CPCT
informs nurse concerning swelling at the IV site. CPCT should recognize which of the
following is most likely cause of this finding.Answer: Catheter infiltration CPCT is
drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which is an appropriate action
for CPCT to take? Answer: Apply pressure to site Which of the following is a
consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? Answer: Transfusion reaction
CPCT is taking a patients oxygen reading. CPCT can't get the reading to appear on the
monitor. Which is the cause? Answer: Blood pressure 84/62 with cold hands and fingers
CPCT is caring for a patient who is nonambulatory. Before manually lifting patient,
which of the following factors should the CPCT consider first? Answer: Patients ability to
assist Patient presents alert and oriented, but CPCT finds that all waveforms are
negative in lead 1. The tech should check the cable connections for which of the
following limbs? Answer: Right arm and left arm CPCT is caring for a patient with
congestive heart failure. Which of the following should be reported to the nurse
immediately? Answer: Swelling in legs and feet The choice to perform a capillary
puncture is best determined by which of the following factors? Answer: Test ordered
Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? Answer:
Labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient Which finding on the
trace should the CPCT be concerned with? Answer: ST segment elevation A CPCT is
working in a facility when the fire alarm goes off. Which of the following actions should
