CPCT/A exam study guide questions with correct answers

why is it important to input correct patient data into the laboratory information center? - correct answer incorrect data may be reported to the HCP what is the consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? - correct answer hemofusion reaction what is the correct technique in preparing a peripheral blood smear? - correct 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? - correct answer elevated temperature what does swelling at the peripheral IV site mean? - correct answer catheter infiltration when should the code on the glucose corvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer? - correct answer -each time a patient is tested -once per shift -once per 24 hours what could prevent a patient from having anxiety during venipuncture? - correct answer explain the procedure from the beginning what determines the choice to perform a capillary puncture? - correct answer the test ordered