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WorksheetsCPCT
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
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1.
A CPCT is caring for a patient whose daughter is visiting . she ask about her mothers roommates health. What is the CPCT appropriate response?
a)
I will get the nurse
b)
You can ask the patient about it
c)
I can send a request for her records
d)
I need you to fax an order to request
2.
A CPCT is collecting a stool sample from a new patient. What should indicate a sign of an upper gastrointestinal disorder
a)
Green stool
b)
Red Stool
c)
Black tarry stool
d)
Yellow runny stool
3.
The choice to perform a capillary puncture is best determined by which of the following factors?
a)
Patient Weight
b)
Diagnosis
c)
Results
d)
Test ordered
4.
During a stress test, a CPCT notices patient is hyperventilating. What is the appropriate course of action for the technician
a)
administer oxygen to the PT
b)
Slow down the test
c)
Stop the exercise portion of the test
d)
check patients respiratory rate
5.
PT alert and oriented. PCT finds that all wave forms are negative in Lead 1. Which limbs should be checked for proper cable connections?
a)
Left leg and right leg
b)
left arm and left leg
c)
right arm and left leg
d)
Right arm and left arm
6.
To prevent any needle sticks during venipuncture, OSHA guidelines require
a)
Recapping needles
b)
disposing of needles in a sharp container
c)
wearing gloves
d)
emptying sharps containers when its full
7.
A visitor appears to be in respiratory distress. His lips and tongue are swollen. What actions should the CPCT take?
a)
Abdominal Thrust Maneuver
b)
Ask if he as any type of allergies
c)
get defibrillator and call code red
d)
Palpate the pulse and begin CPR
8.
A CPCT obsrves a hematoma developing at the sire of a venous blood draw. The CPCT should?
a)
Observe site and see if hematoma gets worse
b)
ask patient to apply pressure in the area
c)
release tourniquet and stop draw
d)
call for a nurse and assess the patiente's condition
9.
CPCT needs to draw a GTT on a patient and notices an empty breakfast plate by the table. what action should the CPCT take?
a)
ASk the patient if he has had anything to eat or drink
b)
collect specimen as ordered
c)
delay performing the draw for 4 hrs.
d)
write on the requisition form that the patient has not fasted.
10.
While working with the automated laboratory info system, correct input of data is most critical because incorrect data may
a)
Cause system error
b)
be reported to the health care provider
c)
lead to a quality assurance issue
d)
remain in the patient file indefinetely
11.
Measuring an adult patient's blood pressure electronically. Which of the following reading should be reported to the nurse?
a)
116/78 mmHg
b)
98/60 mm Hg
c)
136/84 mm Hg
d)
90/50 mm Hg
12.
CPCt caring for an adult patient. Which of the following findings should the CPCT report to the nurse first?
a)
BP of 139/88 mm Hg
b)
Apical Pulse of 84 BPM
c)
Respiration of 22/Min
d)
Temp 38.5 Celsius ( 100.5 F)
13.
what procedural step for a finger stick should be done first?
a)
Cleanse site with an antiseptic wipe
b)
selct the appropriate part of the third and fourth finger
c)
position the blade of the lancer accross the lines of the finger tip
d)
confirm the correct identity of the patient
14.
A PCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site. The PCT should recognize that which of the following is the most likely cause of this finding?
a)
Medication reaction
b)
improper positioning
c)
catheter infiltration
d)
constrictive dressing
15.
PCT detects a U wave and a patient reports chest pain and discomfort. What is the appropriate action for the technician to take?
a)
Reposition the patients chest electrodes
b)
perform another EKG recording
c)
Notify the patient's physician
d)
Check the patient and the room for causes of artifact interference
16.
PCT is assisting with the care of a patient who has diabetes mellitus. The PCT should know that which of the following is a sign of hyperglycemia?
a)
Cool, Clammy skin
b)
fever
c)
frequent urination
d)
rapid, shallow respiration
17.
Caring for a patient who has Hep B. Which of the following precautions should the CPCT take?
a)
Droplet
b)
Reverse Isolation
c)
Standard
d)
Enteric
18.
PCT caring for a number of patients following a shift change. Which of the following should the PCT asses first?
a)
PT with temp of 37.3 C (99.2 F)
b)
Patient who is disoriented
c)
patient who si comatose
d)
patient who is incontinent
19.
CPCT is to collect a 2 hr PP glucose by dermal puncture. Upon entering the room, she sees the patient pushing away the overbed table with the lunch tray still on it. What acton should be taken?
a)
Ask the PT if he has eaten within the past 2 hrs.
b)
AMrk the test as random instead of 2 hr PP
c)
Contact the patient's provider
d)
Perform the test and mark as 2 hr PP
20.
Pt about to undergo a blood transfusion. PCT should recognize that which of the following vital signs should be reported to the nurse immediately?
a)
respiration 17/min
b)
BP 139/89 mmHg
c)
Pulse 85 BPM
d)
Temp 102 F (38.8 C)
21.
When moving a deceased PT from one table to a morgue gurney. PCT should use which of the following body mechanics?
a)
Roll PT gently form the bed to the Gurney
b)
use a draw sheet to lift the patient
c)
have a tech help you with the head and another with the feet and use the momentum
d)
Use a hoyer lift to move the body
22.
When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT recognize that the first sign of breakdown is
a)
Hematoma
b)
Redness
c)
Melanoma
d)
Cyanosis
23.
Best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needle is removed
a)
Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues
b)
Have the patient bend the amr at the elbow to reduce bleeding
c)
apply a hot pack to the site if swelling or discoloration occurs
d)
apply a cotton ball to the site.
24.
PT has an order for Tobrex level to be drawn 1 hr after dose. The medication has been ordered for 1100. What actions should CPCT take?
a)
Draw blood at 1100
b)
Check with the nurse
c)
Contact the laboratory
d)
Ask the patient
25.
Industry standard states that needle insertion in the antecubital area should be at a
a)
5-10
b)
15-30
c)
40-45
d)
50-60
26.
PCT changing PTs bedding and accidentally stuck with a needle. What shoudl the PCT do?
a)
Visit the occupational Healthy Facilty
b)
Complete the incident report
c)
Milk the affected site
d)
Report the incident to her supervisor
27.
PCT providing palliative care for PT. PT's family expressing feelings of anger and hopelessness. What should the PCT do?
a)
Explain that anger is the first coping mechanism during grief
b)
refer to the family charge nurse
c)
recomend that the patient talk to social services
d)
Listen to the family when they are ready to talk.
28.
Pt with sever hypertension. which conditio should hte PCT report to the nurse immediately?
a)
PT complains of stiffness in head and feet
b)
pr needs help lifting his legs onto the bed
c)
pt lower limbs show pitting edema
d)
fingers are thick and flat
29.
PCT makes a mistake while measuring patient's blood pressure. Which of the following actions should the PCT take?
a)
Partially deflate the cuff and then re-inflate it.
b)
Release all of the air from the cuff before resting.
c)
Measure the blood pressure using a different arm
d)
measure the blood pressure using a different cuff
30.
PT has difficulty understanding why she needs abulatory monitor after having an EKG 48 hr prior. Which of the following is and appropriate explanation by the CPCT?
a)
An ambulatory monitor records differently than an EKG
b)
your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time
c)
ist is standard practice to attach an ambulatory monitor shortly after and EKG
d)
I cannot discuss why you have to wear and ambulatory monitor. You will have to discuss that with the doctor.
31.
PCT caring for Pt who had a CVA and is nonambulatory. Which of the following findings should the PCt report to the nurse immediately?
a)
Redness that subsides with repositioning
b)
Continued loss of feeling in one extremity
c)
one episode of incontinence
d)
Change size and shape of pressure ulcer
32.
PCT is working in a facility when the fire alarm goes off. Which of the following actions should the PCT take first?
a)
Contain the fire by closing all the doors
b)
Consult the fire safety routes
c)
Announce a code over the intercom system
d)
Extinguish fire
33.
PCT is transferring a patient using a hoyer lift from a bed to a wheelchair. As a PT is being transferred, the CPCT should place him into which of the following positions?
a)
Sims
b)
Fowler's
c)
Lithotomy
d)
Trendelenberg's
34.
PCT is manually transferring a patient who has a right side weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the PCt use to promote proper body mechanics?
a)
Have pt wrap his arms around his neck, bend at the waist, and lift suing his back
b)
have pt hold his hand, stand using weak side first, while he supports the patient's strong
c)
Ask the PT to lean backward in the bed, grasp front of transfer belt, pull up and transfer into wheelchair
d)
Grasp back of the transfer belt, have a pt stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight.
35.
Collecting a urine specimen and accidentally spills on the floor. What should the PCT do to clean the spill?
a)
Use a clean, dry towel.
b)
use a disinfectant that contains bleach
c)
call the hazardous materials team
d)
use a mop with hot, soapy water
36.
as a patient is getting discharged. The PT states that she is afraid of going back home. what is an appropriate response by the PCT
a)
Would you like ot speak witha police officer
b)
if your husband is abusing you at home ,would you tell me immediately?
c)
your husband loves you and you have no reason to be afraid
d)
Can you tell me if something happenedthat made you feel unsafe
37.
Which of the gollowing findings should be reported to to the nurse?
a)
Pt has polyuria and blood glucose of 20 mg/dL.
b)
a PT is identified with vertigo and blood glucose of 90 mg/dL.
c)
PT is identified woth tinnitus and blood glucose of 70 mg/dL.
d)
Pt is identified with fatigue and a blood glucose of 120 mg/dL.
38.
PCT distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results have priority?
a)
lead
b)
basal metabolic panel
c)
presurgical
d)
ferritin
39.
which of the findings should a PCT report to the nurse?
a)
1 yr old PT who has a pulse rate of 50 BPM
b)
a 12 yr old PT who has a pulse rate of 76 BPM
c)
a 40 Yr old PT who has a puls erate of 88 BPM
d)
An 89 yr odl PT who has a pulse rate of 85 BPM
40.
Before applying wrist restraints to a PT, CPCT should take which of the following actions?
a)
Check the nurse for a restraint order
b)
Measure the PT's blood pressure
c)
MEasure the PT's O2 saturation
d)
Drain patient's Foley catheter
41.
Caring for an adult PT who has a new albuterol inhaler. Which stament by the PT indicates further teaching is needed.
a)
As an adult I do not use spacers with my inhaler
b)
I will shake the inhaler prior to each use
c)
I should stand or sit up straight before using the inhaler
d)
I need to breath in slowly and deeply while using the inhaler
42.
During a routine venipuncture, the PT becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most likely to occur in this PT?
a)
Syncope
b)
seizure
c)
nausea
d)
shock
43.
Which of the following should the CPCT take when preparing to transfer a patient from bed to a stretcher.
a)
Elevating the bed to a position equal to the higher stretcher
b)
Elevating the bed to a position lower than the height of the stretcher
c)
Reaching accross the stretcher to assist the patient
d)
Elevating the bed to a position higher than the height of the stretcher
44.
PCT is collecting a PT's suptum specimen. Which of the following actions by the PCT is contraindicated?
a)
PT cough deeply
b)
Collecting a least one teaspoon of suptum
c)
Having PT use an alcohol based mouthwash
d)
Obtaining a specimen at 0700
45.
PCT is taking a PT's Pulse oximetry reading. The PCT cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of the following could be a cause?
a)
PT running a fever 38.5 C ( 101.4 F)
b)
Pt has a Bp og 84/62 mm Hg cold hands and fingers
c)
The PT was elevated in semi-Fowler's position, with a cold pack on her forehead
d)
the PT's skin appears flushed
46.
PCT caring for a PT who is to receive continuous tube feedings. PCT should place the PT into what position?
a)
Semi-Fowler's
b)
High-Fowler's
c)
Supine
d)
Prone
47.
PCT caring for a PT who is to receive continuous tube feedings. PCT should place the PT into what position?
a)
Semi-Fowler's
b)
High-Fowler's
c)
Supine
d)
Prone
48.
PCT is obtaining s PT's apical pulse. The PCT should measure this pulse at which of the following locations?
a)
1 st intercoastal
b)
5th intercoastal
c)
7th intercoastal space
d)
10th intercoastal space
49.
Which medication should not be crushed?
a)
Scored tablet
b)
Enteric coated
c)
Intradermal
d)
parenteral
50.
Pt had surgery for a repaired fractured femur. PCT checks vitals every 4 hrs and notices changes in his vital signs. What values should be reported to the nurse?
a)
Temp 99.7, pulse 90 respiration 18 and BP 126/86
b)
Temp 97.7, pulse 72 respiration 18 and BP 118/74
c)
Temp 99.2, pulse 95 respiration 18 and BP 180/101
d)
Temp 98.9, pulse 69 respiration 18 and BP 116/80
51.
PCT should recognize that a chain of custody should be used for which of the following reasons?
a)
to follow methods of collection and samples and data
b)
to guarantee the identification of samples
c)
to ensure that samples are being disposed of using correct operating procedures
d)
to track the location of samples data.
52.
PCT must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following?
a)
Hemolysis
b)
Clotting
c)
Hemoconcentration
d)
Reflux
53.
PCt should recognize that which of the following agencies ensures safe work environments?
a)
CDC
b)
FDA
c)
OSHA
d)
DOH
54.
A PT loses conciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following should the PCT do first?
a)
Notify the physician of the arrest
b)
Call for help and begin CPR
c)
GO get the automated external defribillator
d)
Administer oxygen
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