CPCT Practice Exam Questions with Correct Answers

CPCT Practice Exam Questions with Correct Answers A CPCT is making an open bed for a patient. What action should the technician take? - Answer-Fanfold the top linens at the foot of the bed. A CPCT is preparing to preform documentation in a patient's electronic health record. Which of the following is an example of appropriate documentation by the technician? - Answer-The patient has a large, dark brown bowel movement at 11:00 A CPCT is caring for four patients. The technician should identify that which of the following patients is at the greatest risk for a fall? - Answer-An 86 year old patient who is 4 hours post-op A CPCT is transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair using a gait belt. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Answer-Secure the gait belt around the patient's waist. A CPCT should recognize that it is the primary purpose of which of the following agencies to provide guidelines that ensure safe work environments? - Answer-OSHA A CPCT is performing an EKG for a patient who is 1 day post-op following a right leg above-the-knee amputation. In which of the following places should the technician place the right lower limb electrode? - Answer-Right lower abdomen A CPCT in a hospital is concerned about the unethical behavior of a coworker. To which of the following people should the technician report his concern. - Answer-The charge nurse A CPCT is caring for a patient who has congestive heart failure. Which of the following findings should be reported to the nurse immediately? - Answer-Swelling in the legs and feet A CPCT is caring for a 4-year-old patient who reports right arm pain. The technician should identify that which of the following methods should be used to measure pain intensity for this patient? - Answer-Ask the child to point to the drawing of the face that matches their pain level. A CPCT is observing a patient who is ambulating using a walker. Which of the following actions by the patient demonstrates correct technique? - Answer-The patient advances the walker 25.4 to 45.7 cm (10 to 18 in) in front of their legs. A CPCT is changing linens for a patient who has Clostridium difficile and whose bed is soiled with stool. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - AnswerPlace the linens in a biohazard linen bag. A CPCT should identify that which of the following is the minimum preferred volume of urine for a routine urinalysis? - Answer-30mL A CPCT is attending a class about fire safety. Which of the following acronyms should the technician use to remember how to operate a fire extinguisher? - Answer-PASS A CPCT is caring for patients when a fire alert is activated. The technician should identify that the "R" in the fire-response mnemonic RACE stands for which of the following? - Answer-Rescue A CPCT received a needlestick injury while preforming a venipuncture for a patient? - Answer-Complete an incident report A CPCT is assigned to perform hourly, point-of-care glucose testing for a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Answer-Use the facility's glucometer to performs the glucose tests on the patient. A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following questions should the technician ask to verify the patient's identity? - Answer-"What is your name and date of birth?" A CPCT is cleaning urine off of an examination table. Which of the following disposal containers should the technician use to dispose of a urine-soiled washcloth? - AnswerImpermeable laundry bag. Which of the following EKG findings differentiates accelerated idioventricular rhythm from junctional rythm? - Answer-Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has wide QRS complexes. A CPCT is caring for a patient who has a stage III pressure ucver. Which of the following manifestations should the technician expect? - Answer-The subcutaneous fat is visible, and there is drainage from the wound. A CPCT received orders to collect an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA. Which of the following should be collected first? - Answer-O2 levels A CPCT is caring for a patient who is receiving enteral nutrition via an NG tube. Which of the following finding should the technician expect? - Answer-Throat irritation A CPCT is participating in a mock disaster situation at work. Which of the following should the technician identify as an example of an internal disaster? - Answer-A fire