CPCT/A EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
why is it important to input correct patient data into the laboratory information center? -
ANSWER-incorrect data may be reported to the HCP
what is the consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? - ANSWER-
hemofusion reaction
what is the correct technique in preparing a peripheral blood smear? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-elevated temperature
what does swelling at the peripheral IV site mean? - ANSWER-catheter infiltration
when should the code on the glucose corvettes be compared to the code on the
glucometer? - ANSWER--each time a patient is tested
-once per shift
-once per 24 hours
what could prevent a patient from having anxiety during venipuncture? - ANSWER-
explain the procedure from the beginning
what determines the choice to perform a capillary puncture? - ANSWER-the test
ordered
needle insertion into the ante cubical veins should be at what angle? - ANSWER--15 to
30 degree angle
what is chain of custody used for? - ANSWER-to guarantee the identification and
integrity of samples
-blood alcohol, drug screens, one employment
what type of intake and output must the cpcta record? - ANSWER-intake- all food and
drinks, IV fluids, NG or GT feedings, blood.
output- urine, fecal, vomit, NGT drainage
care given to patients to help them become as independent as possible, following a
medical or surgical event - ANSWER-restorative care
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
why is it important to input correct patient data into the laboratory information center? -
ANSWER-incorrect data may be reported to the HCP
what is the consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? - ANSWER-
hemofusion reaction
what is the correct technique in preparing a peripheral blood smear? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-elevated temperature
what does swelling at the peripheral IV site mean? - ANSWER-catheter infiltration
when should the code on the glucose corvettes be compared to the code on the
glucometer? - ANSWER--each time a patient is tested
-once per shift
-once per 24 hours
what could prevent a patient from having anxiety during venipuncture? - ANSWER-
explain the procedure from the beginning
what determines the choice to perform a capillary puncture? - ANSWER-the test
ordered
needle insertion into the ante cubical veins should be at what angle? - ANSWER--15 to
30 degree angle
what is chain of custody used for? - ANSWER-to guarantee the identification and
integrity of samples
-blood alcohol, drug screens, one employment
what type of intake and output must the cpcta record? - ANSWER-intake- all food and
drinks, IV fluids, NG or GT feedings, blood.
output- urine, fecal, vomit, NGT drainage
care given to patients to help them become as independent as possible, following a
medical or surgical event - ANSWER-restorative care
