PCA practice exam
When observing a patients skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of break down is?
Redness
A CPCT is measuring an adult patients blood pressure electronically. What reading should the
technician report to the nurse?
130/81 mm Hg
What findings should a CPCT report to a nurse?
a 1-year-old patient who has a pulse rate of 50 BPM
What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a
blood draw?
Inspect the integrity of the needles seal
What procedural steps for a finger stick should a CPCT do first?
Confirm the correct identity of the patient
A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT should recognize the
what is the most likely cause of this finding?
Catheter infiltration
A CPCT should recognize that what statement regarding skin preparation for blood cultures is correct?
"I will cleanse the area with chlorhexidine gluconate."
A CPCT is manually transferring a patient who has a right-side weakness from the bed to the
wheelchair. what method should the CPCT use to promote proper body mechanics?
Grasp back of the transfer belt, have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and
keeping back straight.
A CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. what is the appropriate action for the
CPCT to take?
Apply more pressure to the site
The CPCT is to perform a venous blood draw on a 91-year-old patient. The CPCT should use what kind
of method?
Butterfly needle with syringe
A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a would left to heal by way of granulation. How
often should this would be redressed?
Every 24 hours
A CPCT is to determine the pulse rather of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. What method should
the CPCT use?
, Manually, using the apical area
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medications. The CPCT should recognize that
what medications should not be crushed?
Enteric-coated
What EKG findings differentiates accelerated idoventricular rhythm from junctional rhythm?
Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has a wide QRS complex
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What should the CPCT
do first?
Call for help and begin CPR
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most
likely to occur in this patient?
Syncope
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at what angle?
15 to 30 degree
Two CPCTs are transferring a patient from a bed to a morgue gurney. To avoid injury, the CPCTs
should use what body mechanics?
Use a draw sheet to lift the patient
A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after having an EKG 48
hr prior. What is an appropriate explanation by the CPCT?
"Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time."
A CPCT is caring for a patient who has an order for tobramycin (Tobrex) level to be drawn 1 hr after
dose. The medication has been ordered for 1100. What action should the CPCT take first?
Check with the nurse on the exact time the medication was given
A technician is performing an EKG in a hospital setting. The patient becomes unresponsive, stops
breaking, and does not have a pulse. What would be the first appropriate step?
Start chest compressions
What is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
A transfusion reaction
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT should place the
patient what position?
Semi-Fowler's
When observing a patients skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of break down is?
Redness
A CPCT is measuring an adult patients blood pressure electronically. What reading should the
technician report to the nurse?
130/81 mm Hg
What findings should a CPCT report to a nurse?
a 1-year-old patient who has a pulse rate of 50 BPM
What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a
blood draw?
Inspect the integrity of the needles seal
What procedural steps for a finger stick should a CPCT do first?
Confirm the correct identity of the patient
A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The CPCT should recognize the
what is the most likely cause of this finding?
Catheter infiltration
A CPCT should recognize that what statement regarding skin preparation for blood cultures is correct?
"I will cleanse the area with chlorhexidine gluconate."
A CPCT is manually transferring a patient who has a right-side weakness from the bed to the
wheelchair. what method should the CPCT use to promote proper body mechanics?
Grasp back of the transfer belt, have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and
keeping back straight.
A CPCT is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. what is the appropriate action for the
CPCT to take?
Apply more pressure to the site
The CPCT is to perform a venous blood draw on a 91-year-old patient. The CPCT should use what kind
of method?
Butterfly needle with syringe
A CPCT is assisting in the care of a patient who has a would left to heal by way of granulation. How
often should this would be redressed?
Every 24 hours
A CPCT is to determine the pulse rather of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. What method should
the CPCT use?
, Manually, using the apical area
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medications. The CPCT should recognize that
what medications should not be crushed?
Enteric-coated
What EKG findings differentiates accelerated idoventricular rhythm from junctional rhythm?
Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has a wide QRS complex
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What should the CPCT
do first?
Call for help and begin CPR
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most
likely to occur in this patient?
Syncope
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at what angle?
15 to 30 degree
Two CPCTs are transferring a patient from a bed to a morgue gurney. To avoid injury, the CPCTs
should use what body mechanics?
Use a draw sheet to lift the patient
A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after having an EKG 48
hr prior. What is an appropriate explanation by the CPCT?
"Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time."
A CPCT is caring for a patient who has an order for tobramycin (Tobrex) level to be drawn 1 hr after
dose. The medication has been ordered for 1100. What action should the CPCT take first?
Check with the nurse on the exact time the medication was given
A technician is performing an EKG in a hospital setting. The patient becomes unresponsive, stops
breaking, and does not have a pulse. What would be the first appropriate step?
Start chest compressions
What is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
A transfusion reaction
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT should place the
patient what position?
Semi-Fowler's
