CPCT Practice Test

CPCT Practice Test A CPCT should recognize which of the following requires an aseptic dressing change: - changing the dressing of a patient who has a superficial decubitus ulcer When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of breakdown is: - redness While working with the automated lab information system, correct input of data is most critical because incorrect data may: - Can be reported to a health care provider A CPCT is caring for a patient who has an order for Tobrax to be drawn 1 hr after dose. The medication has been ordered for 1100. Which of the following actions should the the CPCT take? - Check with the nurse Before applying a wrist restraint to a patient, a CPCT should take which of the following actions: - check with the nurse for a restraint orders The CPCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The CPCT should recognize that which of the following could result in an inaccurate reading? - Arm is at the level of the heart A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following procedures should the CPCT recognize aseptic technique? - Waste management Identify the arrhythmia in the tracing below - ventricular tachycardia Which of the following is a consequence is mislabeling a blood bank specimen? - Transfusion reaction first sign of a fusion reaction regulated temperature Which of the following statements made by a CPCT, regarding preparation of a peripheral blood smear, indicates the need for further teaching - I will need to press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower side A CPCT is caring for several adult patients, which of the following should the CPCT report first? - Temperature 100.5 During a stress test, A CPCT notices the appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the following is an appropriate course of action for the CPCT - check the patient's respiratory rate 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? - "If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion." A CPCT is caring for four patients. Which of the following findings should the CPCT report to the nurse? - polyuria and a blood glucose of 200 A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT should place the patient into which of the following positions? - semi-fowler's A CPCT Is working in a facility when the fire alarm goes off. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take first? - Extinguish the fire A CPCT Is drawing five blood collection tubes. when should the tourniquet be released? - 1 to 2 minutes Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the CPCT do first? - confirm the correct identity of the patient Which of the following findings should a CPCT Report to the nurse? - 1-year-old patient who has a pulse race of 50 A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient receiving a blood transfusion. which of the following Vital Signs should they report first? - elevated temperature A CPCT is to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. which of the following should the CPCT use? - Manually, using the apical area A CPCT swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT should recognize that which of the following is most likely cause of this finding? - catheter infiltration A CPCT should recognize which of the following agencies ensures a safe working environment? - OSHA When a CPCT is Distributing laboratory results to ordering Physicians, which results have priority? - Presurgical A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after having an EKG 48 hours prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation by the CPCT? - Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time A CPCT Is instructed to measure a patient's pulse manually. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? - Locate the radial artery, feel the pulse with index finger and middle finger and count for one full minute A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is 8 hrs post-operative following a repair of a fractured femur. The CPCT is checking vital signs every 4 hours and notices changes in his vital signs. Which of the following values should be reported to the nurse? - Temperature 99.2, pulse 95, respirations 18, blood pressure 180/101