PCT exam review Questions and Answers
Graded A+
What do you do if pt is not properly prepared for blood collection? if the patient has not
properly prepared for the blood collection, contact the ordering provider. Confirm that it is okay
to perform the collection. If you are unable to reach the provider, be sure to document that the
patient did not fast
steps to removing iv needle Ensure that the nurse has turned off the intravenous fluid
prior to removing the catheter. While holding the catheter, remove any tape securing the catheter
to the patient's skin. Next, place the gauze over the puncture site and remove the catheter by
pulling straight back on the device. Tape the gauze in place and hold pressure over the taped
gauze for several minutes.
after removing IV what are things you should report to the nurse? If the area around the
catheter insertion site appears discolored, swollen or otherwise infected, notify the nurse
immediately.
When a pt is taking prescribed medication what can cpct do? he CPCT can assist patients
with taking self-administered prescribed medications by handing the patient the medication and
reminding the patient when he or she should take it.
,The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the - median cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as - venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller
divisions called - arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include - having thin walls, forming microscopic pathways,
and connecting arterioles with venules
Within capillaries, blood cell functions include - releasing oxygen, binding carbon
dioxide, and eliminating waste
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the - - system. cardiovascular
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers to what body location? Urine
,The study of blood is known as - hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth, and pancreas are in the - - system. digestive
The most important step to insure accuracy in sample collection is - identifying the
patient properly.
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the - - system. urinary
The trachea, nose, lungs, and pharynx are in the - - system. respiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin, hair, and nails are in the - - system. integumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the - - system. endocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes are types of - white
blood cells.
, The common name for the thrombocyte is the - platelet.
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as - plasma.
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a - sphygmomanometer.
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be - pulsating.
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by - capillary or skin puncture.
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to - venous access devices.
To determine the size of a needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the - smaller the
needle bore.
Adult capillary punctures most often involve the use of the - - finger(s). third and fourth
(middle and ring)
Graded A+
What do you do if pt is not properly prepared for blood collection? if the patient has not
properly prepared for the blood collection, contact the ordering provider. Confirm that it is okay
to perform the collection. If you are unable to reach the provider, be sure to document that the
patient did not fast
steps to removing iv needle Ensure that the nurse has turned off the intravenous fluid
prior to removing the catheter. While holding the catheter, remove any tape securing the catheter
to the patient's skin. Next, place the gauze over the puncture site and remove the catheter by
pulling straight back on the device. Tape the gauze in place and hold pressure over the taped
gauze for several minutes.
after removing IV what are things you should report to the nurse? If the area around the
catheter insertion site appears discolored, swollen or otherwise infected, notify the nurse
immediately.
When a pt is taking prescribed medication what can cpct do? he CPCT can assist patients
with taking self-administered prescribed medications by handing the patient the medication and
reminding the patient when he or she should take it.
,The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the - median cubital
The smallest veins in the human body are known as - venules
The aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into even smaller
divisions called - arterioles
Characteristics of capillaries include - having thin walls, forming microscopic pathways,
and connecting arterioles with venules
Within capillaries, blood cell functions include - releasing oxygen, binding carbon
dioxide, and eliminating waste
The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the - - system. cardiovascular
The suffix -URIA at the end of a medical term refers to what body location? Urine
,The study of blood is known as - hematology
The liver, stomach, mouth, and pancreas are in the - - system. digestive
The most important step to insure accuracy in sample collection is - identifying the
patient properly.
The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the - - system. urinary
The trachea, nose, lungs, and pharynx are in the - - system. respiratory
The sebaceous glands, skin, hair, and nails are in the - - system. integumentary
The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the - - system. endocrine
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes are types of - white
blood cells.
, The common name for the thrombocyte is the - platelet.
The liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is known as - plasma.
The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a - sphygmomanometer.
An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be - pulsating.
Lancets are used to collect blood samples by - capillary or skin puncture.
The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to - venous access devices.
To determine the size of a needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the - smaller the
needle bore.
Adult capillary punctures most often involve the use of the - - finger(s). third and fourth
(middle and ring)
