PCA practice exam

PCA practice exam When observing a patients skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of break down is? Redness A CPCT is measuring an adult patients blood pressure electronically. What reading should the technician report to the nurse? 130/81 mm Hg What findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? a 1-year-old patient who has a pulse rate of 50 BPM What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? Inspect the integrity of the needles seal What procedural steps for a finger stick should a CPCT do first? Confirm the correct identity of the patient A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT should recognize the what is the most likely cause of this finding? Catheter infiltration A CPCT should recognize that what statement regarding skin preparation for blood cultures is correct? "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. what method should the CPCT use to promote proper body mechanics? Grasp back of the transfer belt, have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight. A CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. what is the appropriate action for the CPCT to take? 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 what kind of method? Butterfly needle with syringe A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a would left to heal by way of granulation. How often should this would be redressed? Every 24 hours A CPCT is to determine the pulse rather of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. What method should the CPCT use? Manually, using the apical area A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medications. The CPCT should recognize that what medications should not be crushed? Enteric-coated What EKG findings differentiates accelerated idoventricular rhythm from junctional rhythm? Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has a wide QRS complex A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What should the CPCT do first? Call for help and begin CPR During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most likely to occur in this patient? Syncope We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at what angle? 15 to 30 degree Two CPCTs are transferring a patient from a bed to a morgue gurney. To avoid injury, the CPCTs should use what body mechanics? Use a draw sheet to lift the patient A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after having an EKG 48 hr prior. What is an appropriate explanation by the CPCT? "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time." A CPCT is caring for a patient who has an order for tobramycin (Tobrex) level to be drawn 1 hr after dose. The medication has been ordered for 1100. What action should the CPCT take first? Check with the nurse on the exact time the medication was given A technician is performing an EKG in a hospital setting. The patient becomes unresponsive, stops breaking, and does not have a pulse. What would be the first appropriate step? Start chest compressions What is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? A transfusion reaction A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT should place the patient what position? Semi-Fowler's A CPCT is changing a patient's bedding and is accidentally stuck with a needle. What action should the CPCT take first? Milk the affected site A CPCT makes a mistake while measuring a patient's blood pressure. What actions should the CPCT take? Release all of the air from the cuff before retesting A CPCT is caring for a new patient. What procedures should the CPCT recognize as requiring aseptic technique? Waste management What action should the CPCT take when preparing to transfer a patient from a bed to a stretcher? Elevating the bed to a position equal to the height of the stretcher While working with the automated Laboratory Information System, correct input of data is most critical because incorrect data may... be reported to the health care provider The CPCT is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. What findings related to the patient's condition should the CPCT report to the nurse immediately? The patients lower limbs show pitting edema A CPCT is collecting a stool specimen form a newly admitted patient. The CPCT should recognize that what findings could be a sign of an upper gastrointestinal disorder? Black, tarry stool During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to by hyperventilating. What is an appropriate course of action for the technician? Check the patient's respiratory rate During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. What is an appropriate course of action from the technician? Check the patients respiratory rate A CPCT is planning care for a patient who is on a contact precautions. When entering the patients room, the CPCT should apply what? Gown A CPCT is preparing to draw blood from a patient in a hospital. The patient extends his arm and turns his head away. What form of consent does this indicate? Implied consent A CPCT is caring for a patient who is non-ambulatory. Before manually lifting the patient, what factor should the CPCT consider first? The patient ability to assist