CPCT CERTIFICATION Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first
sign of breakdown is - Correct answer-Redness
A CPCT is measuring an adult patient's blood pressure electronically. Which of the
following readings should be reported to the nurse? - Correct answer-90/50 mm Hg
Which of the following findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? - Correct
answer-A 1-year old patient who has a pulse of 50 BPM
What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies
before beginning a blood draw? - Correct answer-Inspect the integrity if the
needle's seal
Which of the following procedural steps for a fingerstick should a CPCT do first? -
Correct answer-Confirm the identity of the patient
A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the IV peripheral site. The CPCT
should recognize that which of the following is the most likely cause of this
finding? - Correct answer-Catherer infiltration
, A CPCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin
preparation for blood cultures is correct? - Correct answer-"I will cleanse the area
with chlorhexidine gluconate."
A CPCT is manually transferring a patient who has a right-side weakness from the
bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the CPCT use to
promote proper body mechanics? - Correct answer-Grasp the back of the transfer
belt, have patient stand using stronger side while lifting legs and keeping back
straight.
A CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the
following is an appropriate action for the CPCT to take? - Correct answer-Apply
more pressure to the site.
The CPCT is to perform a venous blood draw on a 91-year old patient. The CPCT
should use which of the following methods? - Correct answer-Butterfly needle and
syringe.
A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a wound left to heal by way of
granulation. How often should this wound be redressed? - Correct answer-Every 24
hr.
Questions and Answers Graded A+
When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first
sign of breakdown is - Correct answer-Redness
A CPCT is measuring an adult patient's blood pressure electronically. Which of the
following readings should be reported to the nurse? - Correct answer-90/50 mm Hg
Which of the following findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? - Correct
answer-A 1-year old patient who has a pulse of 50 BPM
What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies
before beginning a blood draw? - Correct answer-Inspect the integrity if the
needle's seal
Which of the following procedural steps for a fingerstick should a CPCT do first? -
Correct answer-Confirm the identity of the patient
A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the IV peripheral site. The CPCT
should recognize that which of the following is the most likely cause of this
finding? - Correct answer-Catherer infiltration
, A CPCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin
preparation for blood cultures is correct? - Correct answer-"I will cleanse the area
with chlorhexidine gluconate."
A CPCT is manually transferring a patient who has a right-side weakness from the
bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the CPCT use to
promote proper body mechanics? - Correct answer-Grasp the back of the transfer
belt, have patient stand using stronger side while lifting legs and keeping back
straight.
A CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the
following is an appropriate action for the CPCT to take? - Correct answer-Apply
more pressure to the site.
The CPCT is to perform a venous blood draw on a 91-year old patient. The CPCT
should use which of the following methods? - Correct answer-Butterfly needle and
syringe.
A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a wound left to heal by way of
granulation. How often should this wound be redressed? - Correct answer-Every 24
hr.
