CPCT Review for exam | Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG?
Correct Answer: Decreased potassium level
• Question
a cpct is preparing to transfer a nonambulatory patient from a bed to a wheelchair.
Which of the following steps should the cpct take?
Correct Answer: Locking the wheels of the wheelchair and bed
• Question
A cpct is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made by the
patient indicates a need for further teaching, regarding hipaa?
Correct Answer: "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own
discretion."
• Question
A cpct is caring for a patient who has anxiety during venipuncture. which of the following
should the cpct recognize as an appropriate response?
Correct Answer: Explain the procedure before beginning the venipuncture.
• Question
when collecting a multi-draw venous sample, which of the following sites should the cpct
attempt to draw from first?
Correct Answer: median cubital
• Question
A CPCT is collecting a stool specimen from a newly admitted patient. The CPCT should
recognize that which of the following findings could be a sign of an upper
gastrointestinal disorder?
Correct Answer: Black, tarry stool
• Question
The choice to perform a capillary puncture is best determined by which of the following
fractures?
Correct Answer: test ordered
, • Question
During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of
the following is an appropriate course of action for the technician
Correct Answer: Check the patient's respiratory rate.
• Question
A patient represents alert and oriented, but a CPCT finds that all the waveforms are
negative in Lead I. The technician should check the cable connection for which of the
following
Correct Answer: Right arm and left arm
• Question
To prevent any needle sticks during venipuncture, OSHA guidelines require
Correct Answer: Disposing of needles in a sharps container
• Question
A CPCT is in the cafeteria during lunch. A visitor appears to be in respiratory distress.
The visitors lips and tongue are swollen. Which of the following actions should the CPCT
take?
Correct Answer: Ask the person if she has any allergies
• Question
A CPCT observes a hematoma developing at the site of a venous blood draw. The CPCT
should
Correct Answer: Release the tourniquet and stop the draw
• Question
The CPCT needs to draw a GTT on a patient and notices an empty breakfast plate on the
beadside table. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take?
Correct Answer: Ask the patient if he has had anything to eat or drink
• Question
While working with the automated Laboratory information system, correct input of data
is most critical because incorrect data may
Correct Answer: Be reported to the health care provider
• Question
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first?
Correct Answer: Confirm the correct identity of the patient
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG?
Correct Answer: Decreased potassium level
• Question
a cpct is preparing to transfer a nonambulatory patient from a bed to a wheelchair.
Which of the following steps should the cpct take?
Correct Answer: Locking the wheels of the wheelchair and bed
• Question
A cpct is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made by the
patient indicates a need for further teaching, regarding hipaa?
Correct Answer: "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own
discretion."
• Question
A cpct is caring for a patient who has anxiety during venipuncture. which of the following
should the cpct recognize as an appropriate response?
Correct Answer: Explain the procedure before beginning the venipuncture.
• Question
when collecting a multi-draw venous sample, which of the following sites should the cpct
attempt to draw from first?
Correct Answer: median cubital
• Question
A CPCT is collecting a stool specimen from a newly admitted patient. The CPCT should
recognize that which of the following findings could be a sign of an upper
gastrointestinal disorder?
Correct Answer: Black, tarry stool
• Question
The choice to perform a capillary puncture is best determined by which of the following
fractures?
Correct Answer: test ordered
, • Question
During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of
the following is an appropriate course of action for the technician
Correct Answer: Check the patient's respiratory rate.
• Question
A patient represents alert and oriented, but a CPCT finds that all the waveforms are
negative in Lead I. The technician should check the cable connection for which of the
following
Correct Answer: Right arm and left arm
• Question
To prevent any needle sticks during venipuncture, OSHA guidelines require
Correct Answer: Disposing of needles in a sharps container
• Question
A CPCT is in the cafeteria during lunch. A visitor appears to be in respiratory distress.
The visitors lips and tongue are swollen. Which of the following actions should the CPCT
take?
Correct Answer: Ask the person if she has any allergies
• Question
A CPCT observes a hematoma developing at the site of a venous blood draw. The CPCT
should
Correct Answer: Release the tourniquet and stop the draw
• Question
The CPCT needs to draw a GTT on a patient and notices an empty breakfast plate on the
beadside table. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take?
Correct Answer: Ask the patient if he has had anything to eat or drink
• Question
While working with the automated Laboratory information system, correct input of data
is most critical because incorrect data may
Correct Answer: Be reported to the health care provider
• Question
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first?
Correct Answer: Confirm the correct identity of the patient
