cpct/a exam study guide 2026/2027 | Actual Questions and
Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
why is it important to input correct patient data into the laboratory information center?
Correct Answer: incorrect data may be reported to the HCP
• Question
what is the consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
Correct Answer: hemofusion reaction
• Question
what is the correct technique in preparing a peripheral blood smear?
Correct Answer: blood drop in center of the slide, use another slide at 30° angle and pull
it until it touches the blood.
• Question
what is the most important vital sign to report to the nurse during a blood transfusion?
Correct Answer: elevated temperature
• Question
what does swelling at the peripheral IV site mean?
Correct Answer: catheter infiltration
• Question
when should the code on the glucose corvettes be compared to the code on the
glucometer?
Correct Answer: I. -each
II. time a patient is tested
III. -once per shift
IV. -once per 24 hours
• Question
what could prevent a patient from having anxiety during venipuncture?
Correct Answer: explain the procedure from the beginning
• Question
what determines the choice to perform a capillary puncture?
Correct Answer: the test ordered
, • Question
needle insertion into the ante cubical veins should be at what angle?
Correct Answer: -15 to 30 degree angle
• Question
what is chain of custody used for?
Correct Answer: to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples -blood alcohol,
drug screens, one employment
• Question
what type of intake and output must the cpcta record?
Correct Answer: I. intake- all food and drinks, IV fluids, NG or
II. GT feedings, blood.
III. output- urine, fecal, vomit, NGT drainage
• Question
care given to patients to help them become as independent as possible, following a
medical or surgical event
Correct Answer: restorative care
• Question
what is ROM?
Correct Answer: range of motion
• Question
what is a complication that could result from lack of ROM?
Correct Answer: contracture
• Question
what supplies are needed to remove a peripheral IV?
Correct Answer: gauze pad, tape, pair of gloves
• Question
What should the CPCTA always remove prior to applying immobility splints?
Correct Answer: jewelry
Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
why is it important to input correct patient data into the laboratory information center?
Correct Answer: incorrect data may be reported to the HCP
• Question
what is the consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
Correct Answer: hemofusion reaction
• Question
what is the correct technique in preparing a peripheral blood smear?
Correct Answer: blood drop in center of the slide, use another slide at 30° angle and pull
it until it touches the blood.
• Question
what is the most important vital sign to report to the nurse during a blood transfusion?
Correct Answer: elevated temperature
• Question
what does swelling at the peripheral IV site mean?
Correct Answer: catheter infiltration
• Question
when should the code on the glucose corvettes be compared to the code on the
glucometer?
Correct Answer: I. -each
II. time a patient is tested
III. -once per shift
IV. -once per 24 hours
• Question
what could prevent a patient from having anxiety during venipuncture?
Correct Answer: explain the procedure from the beginning
• Question
what determines the choice to perform a capillary puncture?
Correct Answer: the test ordered
, • Question
needle insertion into the ante cubical veins should be at what angle?
Correct Answer: -15 to 30 degree angle
• Question
what is chain of custody used for?
Correct Answer: to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples -blood alcohol,
drug screens, one employment
• Question
what type of intake and output must the cpcta record?
Correct Answer: I. intake- all food and drinks, IV fluids, NG or
II. GT feedings, blood.
III. output- urine, fecal, vomit, NGT drainage
• Question
care given to patients to help them become as independent as possible, following a
medical or surgical event
Correct Answer: restorative care
• Question
what is ROM?
Correct Answer: range of motion
• Question
what is a complication that could result from lack of ROM?
Correct Answer: contracture
• Question
what supplies are needed to remove a peripheral IV?
Correct Answer: gauze pad, tape, pair of gloves
• Question
What should the CPCTA always remove prior to applying immobility splints?
Correct Answer: jewelry
