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CPCT Review ExamA CPCT is performing a stress test on a patient. About 10 minutes into the test, the
CPCT notices the patient is asymptomatic. What should the CPCT do? - correct
Answers-Continue with the test as normal
A CPCT working in a home health setting is caring for a patient who has a prescription
for self-administered medication. The CPCT should recognize that which of the
following actions is within his scope of practice? - correct Answers-Administer the
medication as directed by the pharmacist
A CPCT should recognize that hematuria is associated with which of the following
conditions? - correct Answers-Cystitis
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is sweating. The CPCT should use which of the
following terms to communicate this finding? - correct Answers-Diaphoresis
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is going into shock. Into which of the following
positions should the CPCT place the patient? - correct Answers-Supine
When performing a capillary collection, which of the following samples should be drawn
last? - correct Answers-Serum tubes
During a venipuncture, the needle is in the vein and blood flow is established. When the
second tube is attached, blood flow stops. Which of the following actions should the
CPCT take? - correct Answers-Activate a new evacuated tube
A CPCT is transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair using a mechanical lift.
Which of the following actions by the CPCT is appropriate? - correct Answers-Spread
and lock the lift base
A CPCT is preparing a patient for an EKG. The patient reports having bilateral breast
implant about 1 year ago. How would the CPCT apply these chest leads? - correct
Answers-Apply V4, V5, and V6 closer to the patient's midaxillary line.
A CPCT is performing a procedure, and he notices coffee ground emesis on the patient.
Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? - correct Answers-Save the
sample to show to the nurse
A CPCT is caring for a postoperative patient who has orders of non-weight bearing. The
patient needs to void. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? - correct
Answers-Provide the patient with a bed pan
, A CPCT observes an unidentified man carrying a newborn from the nursery towards the
exit. Which of the following codes should the CPCT call? - correct Answers-Pink
Which of the following can a CPCT do to minimize somatic tremor? - correct Answers-
Cover the patient with a blanket
A CPCT is providing palliative care to an unconscious patient. The CPCT should
recognize that which of the following senses is the last to leave a dying patient? -
correct Answers-Hearing
A CPCT is caring for a patient who has a peripheral IV. There is swelling at the site of
the IV. Which of the following conditions should the CPCT recognize as the cause of the
swelling? - correct Answers-Infiltration of the solution
If a patient is extremely tachycardic and the rhythm strip is hard to read, which of the
following would be the appropriate action for the CPCT? - correct Answers-Decrease
the amplitude on the machine
A CPCT is caring for a patient who has tuberculosis. Which of the following guidelines
should the CPCT follow? - correct Answers-Airborne precautions
When performing a draw on a diabetic patient who has small, fragile veins, the CPCT
misses the patient twice. The CPCT should do which of the following? - correct
Answers-Ask another CPCT to obtain the specimen
Which of the following blood components is needed for hemostasis to take place? -
correct Answers-Thrombocytes
A CPCT should recognize that a sequential compression device will be applied to which
of the following patients? - correct Answers-A patient who is postoperative
A CPCT should recognize that which of the following is regulated by HIPAA? - correct
Answers-Patient records
A CPCT witnesses a chemical spill in a patient's room. There is a strong smell of
chemicals and visible smoke. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take first?
- correct Answers-Move the patient out of the room
A CPCT should recognize which of the following as a sign of shock? - correct Answers-
Rapid and shallow respirations
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is in stable condition. The patient's coworker
approaches the CPCT and asks about the patient's test results. Which of the following
responses by the CPCT is appropriate? - correct Answers-"You can ask the patient's
family"
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