NHA CPCT PRACTICE TEST A
a cpct is transporting a patient via wheelchair, what actions should be made when
taking the patient out of the bed? - Correct Answers -have the patient push off the bed
with hands when instructed.
what does the R in RACE stand for? - Correct Answers -Rescue
what is the difference between an accelerated idioventricular rhythm from a junctional
rhythm? - Correct Answers -accelerated idioventricular rhythm has wide QRS
complexes.
what should be said to a patient using a Holter monitor? - Correct Answers -"metal
detectors should be avoided when wearing the monitor"
when a patient calling for help is in contact isolation, which of the following actions
should the CPCT take? - Correct Answers -put on a gown and gloves
a CPCT is caring for 4 patients. the CPCT should identify that which of the following
patients is at a greater risk of a fall? - Correct Answers -86 y/o patient who is postop
a CPCT received a urine specimen from a patient who completed a 24 hr urine
specimen. what requirements should have been met? - Correct Answers -the specimen
was refrigerated prior to being returned.
a CPCT is performing an EKG for a patient who is postop following a right leg, above
the knee amputation. where should the electrode be placed? - Correct Answers -right
lower abdomen
which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? - Correct
Answers -labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient
when measuring a patient input and output for the past 24 hours, what should be
reported to the nurse? - Correct Answers -urine output of 500 mL.
a CPCT should understand that the minimum preferred volume of volume of urine for a
routine analysis is what? - Correct Answers -30 mL
when removing a patients peripheral IV catheter, what action should the CPCT take? -
Correct Answers -hold the gauze over the site when removing the catheter
a cpct is transporting a patient via wheelchair, what actions should be made when
taking the patient out of the bed? - Correct Answers -have the patient push off the bed
with hands when instructed.
what does the R in RACE stand for? - Correct Answers -Rescue
what is the difference between an accelerated idioventricular rhythm from a junctional
rhythm? - Correct Answers -accelerated idioventricular rhythm has wide QRS
complexes.
what should be said to a patient using a Holter monitor? - Correct Answers -"metal
detectors should be avoided when wearing the monitor"
when a patient calling for help is in contact isolation, which of the following actions
should the CPCT take? - Correct Answers -put on a gown and gloves
a CPCT is caring for 4 patients. the CPCT should identify that which of the following
patients is at a greater risk of a fall? - Correct Answers -86 y/o patient who is postop
a CPCT received a urine specimen from a patient who completed a 24 hr urine
specimen. what requirements should have been met? - Correct Answers -the specimen
was refrigerated prior to being returned.
a CPCT is performing an EKG for a patient who is postop following a right leg, above
the knee amputation. where should the electrode be placed? - Correct Answers -right
lower abdomen
which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? - Correct
Answers -labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient
when measuring a patient input and output for the past 24 hours, what should be
reported to the nurse? - Correct Answers -urine output of 500 mL.
a CPCT should understand that the minimum preferred volume of volume of urine for a
routine analysis is what? - Correct Answers -30 mL
when removing a patients peripheral IV catheter, what action should the CPCT take? -
Correct Answers -hold the gauze over the site when removing the catheter
