CPCT Review Exam Questions & Answers
Complete Solution
1. A cpct is caring for a patient who has anxiety during venipuncture. Which of the following should
the cpct recognize as an appropriate response? - ANS ✔ - Explain the procedure before beginning
the venipuncture.
2. When collecting a multi-draw venous sample, which of the following sites should the cpct attempt
to draw from first? - ANS ✔ - median cubital
3. A CPCT is collecting a stool specimen from a newly admitted patient. The CPCT should recognize
that which of the following findings could be a sign of an upper gastrointestinal disorder? - ANS ✔
- Black, tarry stool
4. The choice to perform a capillary puncture is best determined by which of the following fractures?
- ANS ✔ - test ordered
5. Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG? - ANS ✔ -
Decreased potassium level
6. A cpct is preparing to transfer a nonambulatory patient from a bed to a wheelchair. Which of the
following steps should the cpct take? - ANS ✔ - Locking the wheels of the wheelchair and bed
7. A cpct is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates
a need for further teaching, regarding hipaa? - ANS ✔ - "If necessary, my doctor can release my
test results at his own discretion."
8. During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the
following is an appropriate course of action for the technician - ANS ✔ - Check the patient's
respiratory rate.
9. A patient represents alert and oriented, but a CPCT finds that all the waveforms are negative in
Lead I. The technician should check the cable connection for which of the following - ANS ✔ - Right
arm and left arm
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, 10. To prevent any needle sticks during venipuncture, OSHA guidelines require - ANS ✔ - Disposing of
needles in a sharps container
11. A CPCT is in the cafeteria during lunch. A visitor appears to be in respiratory distress. The visitors
lips and tongue are swollen. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? - ANS ✔ - Ask
the person if she has any allergies
12. A CPCT observes a hematoma developing at the site of a venous blood draw. The CPCT should -
ANS ✔ - Release the tourniquet and stop the draw
13. The CPCT needs to draw a GTT on a patient and notices an empty breakfast plate on the beadside
table. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? - ANS ✔ - Ask the patient if he has had
anything to eat or drink
14. While working with the automated Laboratory information system, correct input of data is most
critical because incorrect data may - ANS ✔ - Be reported to the health care provider
15. Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? - ANS ✔ -
Confirm the correct identity of the patient
16. A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT should recognize
that which of the following is the most likely cause of this finding? - ANS ✔ - Catheter infiltration
17. A CPCT detects U wave, and a patient reports chest pain and discomfort. Which of the following
is an appropriate action for the technician to take? - ANS ✔ - Notify the patients physican
18. A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who has diabetes mellitus. The CPCT should know
that which of the following is a sign of hyperglycemia? - ANS ✔ - Frequent urination
19. A CPCT is caring for a patient who has hepatitis B. Which of the following precautions should the
CPCT take? - ANS ✔ - standard
20. A CPCT is caring for a number of patients following a shift change. Which of the following patients
should the CPCT assess first? - ANS ✔ - A Patient who is disoriented
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Complete Solution
1. A cpct is caring for a patient who has anxiety during venipuncture. Which of the following should
the cpct recognize as an appropriate response? - ANS ✔ - Explain the procedure before beginning
the venipuncture.
2. When collecting a multi-draw venous sample, which of the following sites should the cpct attempt
to draw from first? - ANS ✔ - median cubital
3. A CPCT is collecting a stool specimen from a newly admitted patient. The CPCT should recognize
that which of the following findings could be a sign of an upper gastrointestinal disorder? - ANS ✔
- Black, tarry stool
4. The choice to perform a capillary puncture is best determined by which of the following fractures?
- ANS ✔ - test ordered
5. Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG? - ANS ✔ -
Decreased potassium level
6. A cpct is preparing to transfer a nonambulatory patient from a bed to a wheelchair. Which of the
following steps should the cpct take? - ANS ✔ - Locking the wheels of the wheelchair and bed
7. A cpct is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates
a need for further teaching, regarding hipaa? - ANS ✔ - "If necessary, my doctor can release my
test results at his own discretion."
8. During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the
following is an appropriate course of action for the technician - ANS ✔ - Check the patient's
respiratory rate.
9. A patient represents alert and oriented, but a CPCT finds that all the waveforms are negative in
Lead I. The technician should check the cable connection for which of the following - ANS ✔ - Right
arm and left arm
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, 10. To prevent any needle sticks during venipuncture, OSHA guidelines require - ANS ✔ - Disposing of
needles in a sharps container
11. A CPCT is in the cafeteria during lunch. A visitor appears to be in respiratory distress. The visitors
lips and tongue are swollen. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? - ANS ✔ - Ask
the person if she has any allergies
12. A CPCT observes a hematoma developing at the site of a venous blood draw. The CPCT should -
ANS ✔ - Release the tourniquet and stop the draw
13. The CPCT needs to draw a GTT on a patient and notices an empty breakfast plate on the beadside
table. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? - ANS ✔ - Ask the patient if he has had
anything to eat or drink
14. While working with the automated Laboratory information system, correct input of data is most
critical because incorrect data may - ANS ✔ - Be reported to the health care provider
15. Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? - ANS ✔ -
Confirm the correct identity of the patient
16. A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT should recognize
that which of the following is the most likely cause of this finding? - ANS ✔ - Catheter infiltration
17. A CPCT detects U wave, and a patient reports chest pain and discomfort. Which of the following
is an appropriate action for the technician to take? - ANS ✔ - Notify the patients physican
18. A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who has diabetes mellitus. The CPCT should know
that which of the following is a sign of hyperglycemia? - ANS ✔ - Frequent urination
19. A CPCT is caring for a patient who has hepatitis B. Which of the following precautions should the
CPCT take? - ANS ✔ - standard
20. A CPCT is caring for a number of patients following a shift change. Which of the following patients
should the CPCT assess first? - ANS ✔ - A Patient who is disoriented
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