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samples.
Answer:
A CPCT should recognize that a chain of custody is sued for which of the following
reasons? A) to follow methods of collection with samples and data B) to guarantee the
identification and integrity of samples C) to ensure the samples are being disposed of
using correct operating procedures D) to track the location of samples and data B) 15
to 30 degree angle. Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital
area should be at a... A) 5 to 10° angle B) 15 to 30° angle C) 40 to 45° angle D) 50 to
60° angle A) lavender top. Which of the following tubes should be collected first for
dermal samples? A) lavender top B) green top C) red top D) light blue too B) when a
patient is being tested.Answer: When should the code on glucose covettes be
compared to the code on the glucometer? A) after a new package of cuvettes is opened
B) when a patient is being tested C) at the beginning of a shift D) following and error
code B) release all air before retesting.Answer: A CPCT makes a mistake while
measuring a patient's blood pressure. What action should the CPCT take? A) partially
deflate the cuff and then re-inflate it B) release all air before retesting C) measure
blood pressure using a different arm D) measure blood pressure using a different cuff
C) an elevated temperature.Answer: A 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 first? A) a drop in blood pressure B) an elevated blood pressure C) an elevated
temperature D) a drop in temperature B) "If necessary, my doctor can release my
test results at his own discretion.".Answer: A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of
the following statements made my the patient indicated a need for further teaching,
regarding HIPPA? A) "If my mother calls my doctor to ask about my condition, she will
have to provide proof of who she is." B) "If necessary, my doctor can release my test
results at his own discretion." C) "Because of a language barrier, my provider can share
my health information with his interpreter." D) "If i am unconscious and need medical
attention, my doctor can share my health information with my son." A)
semi-fowlers.Answer: 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? A)
semi-fowlers B) high-fowlers C) supine D) prone C) "I will cleanse the area with
chlorexidine gluconate.".Answer: A CPCT should recognize that which of the following
statements regarding skin preparation for blood cultures is correct? A) "I will cleanse
, the area the area with 70% ethyl alcohol." B) "I will cleanse the are with sodium
hypochlorite." C) "I will cleanse the area with chlorexidine gluconate." D) "I will cleanse
the area with sterile saline." C) the patient's lower limbs show pitting edema.Answer:
The CPCT is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the following
findings related to the patient's condition should the CPCT report to the nurse
immediately? A) the patient complains of stiffness in his hands and feet. B) the patient
needs help lifting his legs onto the bed. C) the patient's lower limbs show pitting
edema. D) the patient's fingers are thick and flat. C) catheter infiltration.Answer: A
CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral I.V. site. The CPCT should
recognize that which of the following is most likely the cause of this? A) medication
reaction B) improper positioning C) catheter infiltration D) constrictive dressing D)
premature atrial complexes.Answer: Which of the following occurs in the tracing? A)
fusion beat B) premature junctional complexes C) premature ventricular complexes D)
premature atrial complexes C) apply more pressure to the site.Answer: A CPCT is
drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following is an
appropriate action to take? A) stop the draw immediately B) apply ice to the site C)
apply more pressure to the site D) release the tourniquet immediately B) a
transfusion reaction.Answer: Which of the following is a consequence of mislabeling a
blood bank specimen? A) a HIPPA violation B) a transfusion reaction C) a medical
transcription error D) a pharmaceutical error B) the patient has a blood pressure of
84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers.Answer: A CPCT is taking a patient's pulse
oximetry reading. The CPCT cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of
the following could be the cause? A) the patient is running a fever of 38.5° C (101.4° F)
B) the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers C) the
patient was elevated in semi-fowlers position with a cold pack on her forehead D) the
patient's skin appears to be flushed A) the patient's ability to assist.Answer: A CPCT is
caring for a patient who is nonambulatory. Before manually lifting the patient which of
the following factors should the CPCT consider first? A) the patient's ability to assist B)
the patient's height and weight C) the patient's monitor cables D) the patient's skin
integrity A) pacemaker spikes.Answer: The atypical vertical projections in the EKG
tracing are like the result of which of the following? A) pacemaker spikes B) intrinsic R
waves C) intrinsic vertical anomaly D) defibrillator spikes D) right arm and left
arm.Answer: A patient presents alert and oriented, but a CPCT finds that all the
waveforms are negative in lead
Question:
The technician should check the cable connections for which of the following limb
electrodes? A) left leg and right leg B) left arm and left leg C) right arm and left leg D)
right arm and left arm B) swellings in the patient's legs and feet.
Answer:
A CPCT is caring for a patient with congestive heart failure. Which of the following
findings should be reported to the nurse immediately? A) changes in appetite and food
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samples.
Answer:
A CPCT should recognize that a chain of custody is sued for which of the following
reasons? A) to follow methods of collection with samples and data B) to guarantee the
identification and integrity of samples C) to ensure the samples are being disposed of
using correct operating procedures D) to track the location of samples and data B) 15
to 30 degree angle. Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital
area should be at a... A) 5 to 10° angle B) 15 to 30° angle C) 40 to 45° angle D) 50 to
60° angle A) lavender top. Which of the following tubes should be collected first for
dermal samples? A) lavender top B) green top C) red top D) light blue too B) when a
patient is being tested.Answer: When should the code on glucose covettes be
compared to the code on the glucometer? A) after a new package of cuvettes is opened
B) when a patient is being tested C) at the beginning of a shift D) following and error
code B) release all air before retesting.Answer: A CPCT makes a mistake while
measuring a patient's blood pressure. What action should the CPCT take? A) partially
deflate the cuff and then re-inflate it B) release all air before retesting C) measure
blood pressure using a different arm D) measure blood pressure using a different cuff
C) an elevated temperature.Answer: A 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 first? A) a drop in blood pressure B) an elevated blood pressure C) an elevated
temperature D) a drop in temperature B) "If necessary, my doctor can release my
test results at his own discretion.".Answer: A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of
the following statements made my the patient indicated a need for further teaching,
regarding HIPPA? A) "If my mother calls my doctor to ask about my condition, she will
have to provide proof of who she is." B) "If necessary, my doctor can release my test
results at his own discretion." C) "Because of a language barrier, my provider can share
my health information with his interpreter." D) "If i am unconscious and need medical
attention, my doctor can share my health information with my son." A)
semi-fowlers.Answer: 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? A)
semi-fowlers B) high-fowlers C) supine D) prone C) "I will cleanse the area with
chlorexidine gluconate.".Answer: A CPCT should recognize that which of the following
statements regarding skin preparation for blood cultures is correct? A) "I will cleanse
, the area the area with 70% ethyl alcohol." B) "I will cleanse the are with sodium
hypochlorite." C) "I will cleanse the area with chlorexidine gluconate." D) "I will cleanse
the area with sterile saline." C) the patient's lower limbs show pitting edema.Answer:
The CPCT is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the following
findings related to the patient's condition should the CPCT report to the nurse
immediately? A) the patient complains of stiffness in his hands and feet. B) the patient
needs help lifting his legs onto the bed. C) the patient's lower limbs show pitting
edema. D) the patient's fingers are thick and flat. C) catheter infiltration.Answer: A
CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral I.V. site. The CPCT should
recognize that which of the following is most likely the cause of this? A) medication
reaction B) improper positioning C) catheter infiltration D) constrictive dressing D)
premature atrial complexes.Answer: Which of the following occurs in the tracing? A)
fusion beat B) premature junctional complexes C) premature ventricular complexes D)
premature atrial complexes C) apply more pressure to the site.Answer: A CPCT is
drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following is an
appropriate action to take? A) stop the draw immediately B) apply ice to the site C)
apply more pressure to the site D) release the tourniquet immediately B) a
transfusion reaction.Answer: Which of the following is a consequence of mislabeling a
blood bank specimen? A) a HIPPA violation B) a transfusion reaction C) a medical
transcription error D) a pharmaceutical error B) the patient has a blood pressure of
84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers.Answer: A CPCT is taking a patient's pulse
oximetry reading. The CPCT cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of
the following could be the cause? A) the patient is running a fever of 38.5° C (101.4° F)
B) the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers C) the
patient was elevated in semi-fowlers position with a cold pack on her forehead D) the
patient's skin appears to be flushed A) the patient's ability to assist.Answer: A CPCT is
caring for a patient who is nonambulatory. Before manually lifting the patient which of
the following factors should the CPCT consider first? A) the patient's ability to assist B)
the patient's height and weight C) the patient's monitor cables D) the patient's skin
integrity A) pacemaker spikes.Answer: The atypical vertical projections in the EKG
tracing are like the result of which of the following? A) pacemaker spikes B) intrinsic R
waves C) intrinsic vertical anomaly D) defibrillator spikes D) right arm and left
arm.Answer: A patient presents alert and oriented, but a CPCT finds that all the
waveforms are negative in lead
Question:
The technician should check the cable connections for which of the following limb
electrodes? A) left leg and right leg B) left arm and left leg C) right arm and left leg D)
right arm and left arm B) swellings in the patient's legs and feet.
Answer:
A CPCT is caring for a patient with congestive heart failure. Which of the following
findings should be reported to the nurse immediately? A) changes in appetite and food
