A CPCT should recognize what scenarios require aseptic dressing change? - ACCURATE ANSWERS changing the dressing of a patient who has a superficial decubiti
when observing a patients skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize what the first sign of breakdown is - ACCURATE ANSWERS redness
while w...
A CPCT should recognize what scenarios require aseptic dressing
change? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ changing the dressing of a
patient who has a superficial decubiti
when observing a patients skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize what
the first sign of breakdown is - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ redness
while working with automated lab info system, correct input of data is
most critical bc incorrect data may - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ be
reported to the health care provider
a CPCT is caring for a patient who has an order for tobramycin (tobrex)
level to be drawn 1 hr after dose. the med has been ordered for 1100,
what actions should the tech take? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ check
with the nurse
before applying wrist restraints to a patient, a CPCT should take what
actions? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ check with the nurse for a
restraint order
a CPCT is measuring a patients BP. the CPCT should recognize that
which situations could result in an inaccurate reading? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ the arm is lower than the heart
,a CPCT is caring for a new patient. what procedures should a CPCT
recognize as requiring aseptic technique? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
waste management
which of the following is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank
specimen? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a transfusion reaction
what statements made by a CPCT regarding preparation of a peripheral
blood smear indicates the need for further teaching? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ "I will press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells
on the lower slide"
a CPCT is caring for several adult patients. which findings should the
tech report to the nurse immediately? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
temperature 38.5 C (101.3 F)
during a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be
hyperventilating. what is an appropriate course of action for the tech? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ check the patients respiratory rate
a CPCT is caring for a new patient. which statement made by the patient
indicate a need for further teaching regarding HIPAA? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ "if necessary, my doctor can release my test results at
his own discretion"
, a CPCT is caring for four patients. which finding should a CPCT report
to the nurse? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a patient is identified with
polyuria and a blood glucose of 200 mg/dL
a CPCT is caring for a patient receiving continuous tube feedings. what
position should the tech put the patient in? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ Semi-Fowlers
a CPCT is working when the fire alarm goes off, what action should the
tech take first? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ contain the fire by
closing all the doors
a CPCT is collecting 5 tubes of blood. what times should the tech release
the tourniquet? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ within one minute of
application
what procedural steps for a finger stick should a tech do first? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ confirm the correct identity of the patient
what findings should the tech report to the nurse? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ a 1-year old patient who has a pulse rate of 50 BPM
a tech is assisting with the care of a patient receiving a blood
transfusion. what vital signs should the tech report first? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ an elevated temperature
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