CPCT/A EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
2023
why is it important to input correct patient data into the laboratory information center?
incorrect data may be reported to the HCP
what is the consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
hemofusion reaction
what is the correct technique in preparing a peripheral blood smear?
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?
elevated temperature
what does swelling at the peripheral IV site mean?
catheter infiltration
when should the code on the glucose corvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer?
-each time a patient is tested
-once per shift
-once per 24 hours
what could prevent a patient from having anxiety during venipuncture?
explain the procedure from the beginning
what determines the choice to perform a capillary puncture?
the test ordered
needle insertion into the ante cubical veins should be at what angle?
-15 to 30 degree angle
what is chain of custody used for?
to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
-blood alcohol, drug screens, one employment
what type of intake and output must the cpcta record?
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
2023
why is it important to input correct patient data into the laboratory information center?
incorrect data may be reported to the HCP
what is the consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
hemofusion reaction
what is the correct technique in preparing a peripheral blood smear?
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?
elevated temperature
what does swelling at the peripheral IV site mean?
catheter infiltration
when should the code on the glucose corvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer?
-each time a patient is tested
-once per shift
-once per 24 hours
what could prevent a patient from having anxiety during venipuncture?
explain the procedure from the beginning
what determines the choice to perform a capillary puncture?
the test ordered
needle insertion into the ante cubical veins should be at what angle?
-15 to 30 degree angle
what is chain of custody used for?
to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples
-blood alcohol, drug screens, one employment
what type of intake and output must the cpcta record?
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
