CPCT PRACTICE EXAM CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ a patient care technician has just collected a blood specimen from
a patient. For which of the following reasons should the technician
invert the collection tubes that contain anticoagulants immediately
following a blood collection?
A. to encourage the mixing of hemoglobin and plasma
B. to prevent clotting of the blood
C. to prevent blood from mixing with the additives
D. to encourage sedimentation within the collection tube.
Answer: B. to prevent clotting of the blood
◉ which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or
external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needle is
removed?
A. apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues
B. have the patient bend the arm at the elbow to reduce bleeding
C. apply a hot pack to the sit if swelling or discoloration occurs
D. apply pressure to the site while removing the needle.
,Answer: A. apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the
tissues
◉ a patient care technician is obtaining a bilirubin specimen from a
newborn who is 1 day old and has jaundice. Which of the following
actions should the technician take to ensure the integrity of the
specimen?
A. turn off the ultraviolet light
B. clean the puncture site with betadine
C. obtain the specimen from the bend of the arm
D. place the specimen into a warmer immediately after collection.
Answer: A. turn off the ultraviolet light
◉ a patient care technician should recognize that chain of custody is
used for which of the following reasons?
A. to follow methods of the collection with samples and data
B. to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
C. to ensure that samples are being disposed of using correct
operating procedures
D. to track the location of samples and data.
,Answer: B. to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
◉ a patient care technician is performing CPR for an adult patient.
Which of the following actions should the technician take?
A. check for a pulse at the patients radial artery site
B. give the patient rescue breaths that have a 3-second duration
C. depress 5 cm ( 2 in) into the patient's chest while performing
compressions
D. perform 80 to 90 chest compressions per min.
Answer: C. depress 5 cm ( 2 in) into the patient's chest while
performing compressions
◉ a patient care technician is preparing to transport a patient using
a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the technician
take when assisting the patient out of bed?
A. have the patient push off the bed using his hands when prompted
B. place the wheelchair 1 m (3.3 feet) from the patient's bed
C. place the wheelchair on the patients weaker side
D. instruct the patient to place his arms around her neck for support.
, Answer: A. have the patient push off the bed using his hands when
prompted
◉ which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling
specimens?
A. labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the patients
B. specifying the patient's room number, last name, and date of birth
on the label
C. keeping the specimens in the tray and labeling them in the
laboratory
D. writing the technicians initials and the time on the label prior to
collection.
Answer: A. labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the
patients
◉ a patient care technician should recognize that which of the
following is the purpose of CLIA?
A. to protect patient information
B. to establish quality standards for laboratory testing on human
specimens
C. to provide clinical laboratory education
D. to create and promote clinical and laboratory practices.
EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ a patient care technician has just collected a blood specimen from
a patient. For which of the following reasons should the technician
invert the collection tubes that contain anticoagulants immediately
following a blood collection?
A. to encourage the mixing of hemoglobin and plasma
B. to prevent clotting of the blood
C. to prevent blood from mixing with the additives
D. to encourage sedimentation within the collection tube.
Answer: B. to prevent clotting of the blood
◉ which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or
external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needle is
removed?
A. apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues
B. have the patient bend the arm at the elbow to reduce bleeding
C. apply a hot pack to the sit if swelling or discoloration occurs
D. apply pressure to the site while removing the needle.
,Answer: A. apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the
tissues
◉ a patient care technician is obtaining a bilirubin specimen from a
newborn who is 1 day old and has jaundice. Which of the following
actions should the technician take to ensure the integrity of the
specimen?
A. turn off the ultraviolet light
B. clean the puncture site with betadine
C. obtain the specimen from the bend of the arm
D. place the specimen into a warmer immediately after collection.
Answer: A. turn off the ultraviolet light
◉ a patient care technician should recognize that chain of custody is
used for which of the following reasons?
A. to follow methods of the collection with samples and data
B. to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
C. to ensure that samples are being disposed of using correct
operating procedures
D. to track the location of samples and data.
,Answer: B. to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
◉ a patient care technician is performing CPR for an adult patient.
Which of the following actions should the technician take?
A. check for a pulse at the patients radial artery site
B. give the patient rescue breaths that have a 3-second duration
C. depress 5 cm ( 2 in) into the patient's chest while performing
compressions
D. perform 80 to 90 chest compressions per min.
Answer: C. depress 5 cm ( 2 in) into the patient's chest while
performing compressions
◉ a patient care technician is preparing to transport a patient using
a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the technician
take when assisting the patient out of bed?
A. have the patient push off the bed using his hands when prompted
B. place the wheelchair 1 m (3.3 feet) from the patient's bed
C. place the wheelchair on the patients weaker side
D. instruct the patient to place his arms around her neck for support.
, Answer: A. have the patient push off the bed using his hands when
prompted
◉ which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling
specimens?
A. labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the patients
B. specifying the patient's room number, last name, and date of birth
on the label
C. keeping the specimens in the tray and labeling them in the
laboratory
D. writing the technicians initials and the time on the label prior to
collection.
Answer: A. labeling specimens at the time of collection in front of the
patients
◉ a patient care technician should recognize that which of the
following is the purpose of CLIA?
A. to protect patient information
B. to establish quality standards for laboratory testing on human
specimens
C. to provide clinical laboratory education
D. to create and promote clinical and laboratory practices.
