CHAPTER 1 CPCT TEST REVIEW WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
What tasks can CPCT complete? - ANSWER-Tasks include bathing patients, bed
making, room preparation and cleaning, and assisting patients with activities of daily
living. The CPCT is also responsible for obtaining vital signs, transferring a patient from
a bed to a wheelchair, and reporting changes in patients condition.
What does ADLs stand for? - ANSWER-Activities of Daily Living
Can the CPCT apply and remove sterile dressings? - ANSWER-No, unless they are told
to do so.
How do you empower your patient during bathing? - ANSWER-By allowing him/her to
complete as much of the bathing and dressing as possible.
When bathing a patient, the water temp should be? - ANSWER-The bath water should
not exceed 105ºF. Always ask the patient to feel the water and to determine if the
temperature is appropriate.
What signs should the PCT look for during the bath? - ANSWER-The CPCT should look
for shortness of breath, increased pain, reduced range of motion, inability to stand, and
the inability to follow instructions.
Which should prompt the PCT to stop bathing and report to nurse? - ANSWER-The
CPCT should report to the nursing staff immediately if there is something new
happening.
Why is it important to change patient positions frequently? - ANSWER-To prevent
pressure sores and skin breakdown.
How often should you reposition patients? - ANSWER-Every 2 hours
What is the difference between nasogastric and gastric tubes? - ANSWER-Nasogastric
tubes are inserted through the nose into the patient's stomach. Gastric tubes are
surgically inserted through the abdominal wall.
When tube feeding, how high should the PCT raise the head of the bed? Why is this
important? - ANSWER-The CPCT should elevate the patient's heads to at least a 45º
angle at all times to prevent aspiration.
What are Sequential Compression Devices? - ANSWER-(aka boots) Are used to
prevent blood clots from forming in the lower legs. The devices are placed on each leg
, and may extend to the knee, thigh area, or placed on the feet. They are connected to an
air compressor that inflates and deflates them around the legs or feet.
What are TED hose? - ANSWER-(aka anti-embolitic stockings) Elastic material that is
designed to apply firm pressure to the lower legs to prevent blood clots from forming in
the deep veins of the legs.
What is an incentive spirometer and its purpose? - ANSWER-An incentive spirometer is
a device that promotes circulation to the lungs and the movement of air into the lungs.
It's designed to minimize the risk of getting pneumonia in patients.
For a Foley catheter insertion, is this a sterile procedure? Are CPCTs allowed to
perform the insertion? - ANSWER-Yes, this is a sterile procedure. No, the CPCT's aren't
allowed to perform the insertion.
Where does the drainage bag for the Foley catheter go? What should the CPCT look for
with the Foley? - ANSWER-The drainage bag should go below the waist area. They
should look for kinks and color of the urine. (observations)
A sterile field should be kept where? - ANSWER-Above the waist.
What is a penrose drain? - ANSWER-A drain that is placed during surgery held by a
safety pin.
What are contractures? - ANSWER-Abnormal shortening of the muscle or tendon,
causing flexion of joints and the inability to move the affected extremity.
What is the difference between Passive and Active Range of Motion Exercises? -
ANSWER-The passive part means moving the joint through its full ROM without
assistance from the patient. Active ROM means the patient performs the motions
independently.
Range of Motion Exercises should be performed how many times a day? - ANSWER-
ROM exercises should be performed at least twice daily, moving each joint five times
before returning to its neutral position.
How do you clean an ostomy site? - ANSWER-Warm water
What are the 5 rights of delegation? - ANSWER-The Right Task
The Right Circumstances
The Right Person
The Right Direction
The Right Supervisor
What is the PCTs role in blood transfusions? Can they start, stop, and discontinue blood
transfusions? - ANSWER-The CPCT is responsible for monitoring the vital signs before,
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
What tasks can CPCT complete? - ANSWER-Tasks include bathing patients, bed
making, room preparation and cleaning, and assisting patients with activities of daily
living. The CPCT is also responsible for obtaining vital signs, transferring a patient from
a bed to a wheelchair, and reporting changes in patients condition.
What does ADLs stand for? - ANSWER-Activities of Daily Living
Can the CPCT apply and remove sterile dressings? - ANSWER-No, unless they are told
to do so.
How do you empower your patient during bathing? - ANSWER-By allowing him/her to
complete as much of the bathing and dressing as possible.
When bathing a patient, the water temp should be? - ANSWER-The bath water should
not exceed 105ºF. Always ask the patient to feel the water and to determine if the
temperature is appropriate.
What signs should the PCT look for during the bath? - ANSWER-The CPCT should look
for shortness of breath, increased pain, reduced range of motion, inability to stand, and
the inability to follow instructions.
Which should prompt the PCT to stop bathing and report to nurse? - ANSWER-The
CPCT should report to the nursing staff immediately if there is something new
happening.
Why is it important to change patient positions frequently? - ANSWER-To prevent
pressure sores and skin breakdown.
How often should you reposition patients? - ANSWER-Every 2 hours
What is the difference between nasogastric and gastric tubes? - ANSWER-Nasogastric
tubes are inserted through the nose into the patient's stomach. Gastric tubes are
surgically inserted through the abdominal wall.
When tube feeding, how high should the PCT raise the head of the bed? Why is this
important? - ANSWER-The CPCT should elevate the patient's heads to at least a 45º
angle at all times to prevent aspiration.
What are Sequential Compression Devices? - ANSWER-(aka boots) Are used to
prevent blood clots from forming in the lower legs. The devices are placed on each leg
, and may extend to the knee, thigh area, or placed on the feet. They are connected to an
air compressor that inflates and deflates them around the legs or feet.
What are TED hose? - ANSWER-(aka anti-embolitic stockings) Elastic material that is
designed to apply firm pressure to the lower legs to prevent blood clots from forming in
the deep veins of the legs.
What is an incentive spirometer and its purpose? - ANSWER-An incentive spirometer is
a device that promotes circulation to the lungs and the movement of air into the lungs.
It's designed to minimize the risk of getting pneumonia in patients.
For a Foley catheter insertion, is this a sterile procedure? Are CPCTs allowed to
perform the insertion? - ANSWER-Yes, this is a sterile procedure. No, the CPCT's aren't
allowed to perform the insertion.
Where does the drainage bag for the Foley catheter go? What should the CPCT look for
with the Foley? - ANSWER-The drainage bag should go below the waist area. They
should look for kinks and color of the urine. (observations)
A sterile field should be kept where? - ANSWER-Above the waist.
What is a penrose drain? - ANSWER-A drain that is placed during surgery held by a
safety pin.
What are contractures? - ANSWER-Abnormal shortening of the muscle or tendon,
causing flexion of joints and the inability to move the affected extremity.
What is the difference between Passive and Active Range of Motion Exercises? -
ANSWER-The passive part means moving the joint through its full ROM without
assistance from the patient. Active ROM means the patient performs the motions
independently.
Range of Motion Exercises should be performed how many times a day? - ANSWER-
ROM exercises should be performed at least twice daily, moving each joint five times
before returning to its neutral position.
How do you clean an ostomy site? - ANSWER-Warm water
What are the 5 rights of delegation? - ANSWER-The Right Task
The Right Circumstances
The Right Person
The Right Direction
The Right Supervisor
What is the PCTs role in blood transfusions? Can they start, stop, and discontinue blood
transfusions? - ANSWER-The CPCT is responsible for monitoring the vital signs before,
