CPCT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026.
Which of the following actions should the CPCT take when preparing a patient from a bed to
a stretcher? -ANSWER-Elevating the bed to a position equal to the height of a stretcher
During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the
following is an appropriate course of action for the technician? -ANSWER-Check the patients
respiratory rate
Ventricular Tachycardia -ANSWER-
CPCT is assisting patient to take self-medicated medicines. CPCT should recognize that which
medicine should not be crushed -ANSWER-Enteric coated
When a CPCT is distributing lab results to ordering physicians, which results have priority? -
ANSWER-Presurgical
CPCT is changing a patients bedding and is accidentally stuck with a needle. Which actions
should CPCT take first? -ANSWER-Milk affected site
CPCT should recognize that a chain of custody is used for which of the following reasons: -
ANSWER-To guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at: -
ANSWER-15-30 degree angle
Which of the following tubes should be collected 1st for dermal samples? -ANSWER-
Lavender top
, When should the code on glucose curettes be compared to the code on the glucometer? -
ANSWER-When a patient is tested
CPCT makes a mistake while measuring a patients blood pressure. Which of the following
actions should the CPCT take? -ANSWER-Release all of the air from cuff before retesting
CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the
following vital signs should the CPCT report 1st? -ANSWER-Increase in temperature
CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient
indicates a need for further teaching, regarding HIPPA? -ANSWER-"If necessary, my doctor
can release my test results at his own discretion."
CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT should
place the patient into which position? -ANSWER-Semi-Fowlers
CPCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin preparation for
blood cultures is correct? -ANSWER-I will cleanse the area with chlorexide gluconate
CPCT is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the findings should the
CPCT report to the nurse? -ANSWER-Patients lower limbs show pitting edema
CPCT informs nurse concerning swelling at the IV site. CPCT should recognize which of the
following is most likely cause of this finding -ANSWER-Catheter infiltration
CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which is an appropriate action
for CPCT to take? -ANSWER-Apply pressure to site
Which of the following is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? -ANSWER-
Transfusion reaction
2025/2026.
Which of the following actions should the CPCT take when preparing a patient from a bed to
a stretcher? -ANSWER-Elevating the bed to a position equal to the height of a stretcher
During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the
following is an appropriate course of action for the technician? -ANSWER-Check the patients
respiratory rate
Ventricular Tachycardia -ANSWER-
CPCT is assisting patient to take self-medicated medicines. CPCT should recognize that which
medicine should not be crushed -ANSWER-Enteric coated
When a CPCT is distributing lab results to ordering physicians, which results have priority? -
ANSWER-Presurgical
CPCT is changing a patients bedding and is accidentally stuck with a needle. Which actions
should CPCT take first? -ANSWER-Milk affected site
CPCT should recognize that a chain of custody is used for which of the following reasons: -
ANSWER-To guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at: -
ANSWER-15-30 degree angle
Which of the following tubes should be collected 1st for dermal samples? -ANSWER-
Lavender top
, When should the code on glucose curettes be compared to the code on the glucometer? -
ANSWER-When a patient is tested
CPCT makes a mistake while measuring a patients blood pressure. Which of the following
actions should the CPCT take? -ANSWER-Release all of the air from cuff before retesting
CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the
following vital signs should the CPCT report 1st? -ANSWER-Increase in temperature
CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient
indicates a need for further teaching, regarding HIPPA? -ANSWER-"If necessary, my doctor
can release my test results at his own discretion."
CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT should
place the patient into which position? -ANSWER-Semi-Fowlers
CPCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding skin preparation for
blood cultures is correct? -ANSWER-I will cleanse the area with chlorexide gluconate
CPCT is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the findings should the
CPCT report to the nurse? -ANSWER-Patients lower limbs show pitting edema
CPCT informs nurse concerning swelling at the IV site. CPCT should recognize which of the
following is most likely cause of this finding -ANSWER-Catheter infiltration
CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which is an appropriate action
for CPCT to take? -ANSWER-Apply pressure to site
Which of the following is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? -ANSWER-
Transfusion reaction
