cpct/a exam study guide
why is it important to input correct patient data into the laboratory information center? -
ANS-incorrect data may be reported to the HCP
what is the consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? - ANS-hemofusion
reaction
what is the correct technique in preparing a peripheral blood smear? - ANS-blood drop
in center of the slide, use another slide at 30° angle and pull it until it touches the blood.
what is the most important vital sign to report to the nurse during a blood transfusion? -
ANS-elevated temperature
what does swelling at the peripheral IV site mean? - ANS-catheter infiltration
when should the code on the glucose corvettes be compared to the code on the
glucometer? - ANS--each time a patient is tested
-once per shift
-once per 24 hours
what could prevent a patient from having anxiety during venipuncture? - ANS-explain
the procedure from the beginning
what determines the choice to perform a capillary puncture? - ANS-the test ordered
needle insertion into the ante cubical veins should be at what angle? - ANS--15 to 30
degree angle
what is chain of custody used for? - ANS-to guarantee the identification and integrity of
samples
-blood alcohol, drug screens, one employment
what type of intake and output must the cpcta record? - ANS-intake- all food and drinks,
IV fluids, NG or GT feedings, blood.
output- urine, fecal, vomit, NGT drainage
why is it important to input correct patient data into the laboratory information center? -
ANS-incorrect data may be reported to the HCP
what is the consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? - ANS-hemofusion
reaction
what is the correct technique in preparing a peripheral blood smear? - ANS-blood drop
in center of the slide, use another slide at 30° angle and pull it until it touches the blood.
what is the most important vital sign to report to the nurse during a blood transfusion? -
ANS-elevated temperature
what does swelling at the peripheral IV site mean? - ANS-catheter infiltration
when should the code on the glucose corvettes be compared to the code on the
glucometer? - ANS--each time a patient is tested
-once per shift
-once per 24 hours
what could prevent a patient from having anxiety during venipuncture? - ANS-explain
the procedure from the beginning
what determines the choice to perform a capillary puncture? - ANS-the test ordered
needle insertion into the ante cubical veins should be at what angle? - ANS--15 to 30
degree angle
what is chain of custody used for? - ANS-to guarantee the identification and integrity of
samples
-blood alcohol, drug screens, one employment
what type of intake and output must the cpcta record? - ANS-intake- all food and drinks,
IV fluids, NG or GT feedings, blood.
output- urine, fecal, vomit, NGT drainage
