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CPCT FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025 TEST BANK|
COMPLETE 350 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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A CPCT informs the nurse concerning swelling at the peripheral IV site.The CPCT should recognize that which of the following is the most likely cause of this finding? - ANSWER - Catheter infiltration
A CPCT detects U wave, and a patient reports chest pain and discomfort.Which of the following is an appropriate action for the technician to take? - ANSWER - Notify the patients physican
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who has diabetes mellitus.The CPCT should know that which of the following is a sign of hyperglycemia? - ANSWER - Frequent urination
A CPCT is transfering a patient using a Hoyer lift from a bed to a wheelchair. As the patient is being transferred, the CPCT should place the him into which of the following positions. - ANSWER - Fowlers
When a CPCT is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results have priority? - ANSWER - presurgical
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pg. 2 During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic.What condition is most likely to occur in this patient? - ANSWER - syncope
A CPCT is taking a patient's pulse oximetry reading. The CPCT cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of the following could be the cause? - ANSWER - The patient has BP of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is to receive continuous tube feedings. The CPCT should place the patient into which of the following positions? - ANSWER - Semi- Fowler's
A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self- administered medications. The CPCT should recognize that which of the following medications should not be crushed? - ANSWER - Enteric- coated
A CPCT should recognize that hematuria is associated with which of the following conditions? - ANSWER - Cystitis
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is sweating. The CPCT should use which of the following terms to communicate this finding? - ANSWER - 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? - ANSWER - Supine 2 / 4
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pg. 3 When performing a capillary collection, which of the following samples should be drawn last? - ANSWER - 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? - ANSWER - 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? - ANSWER - 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? - ANSWER - Apply V4, V5, and V6 closer to the patient's midaxillary line.
Which of the following can a CPCT do to minimize somatic tremor? - ANSWER - 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? - ANSWER - 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 3 / 4
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pg. 4 recognize as the cause of the swelling? - ANSWER - 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? - ANSWER - 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? - ANSWER - 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? - ANSWER - Ask another CPCT to obtain the specimen
Which of the following blood components is needed for hemostasis to take place? - ANSWER - Thrombocytes
A CPCT should recognize that a sequential compression device will be applied to which of the following patients? - ANSWER - A patient who is postoperative
A CPCT should recognize that which of the following is regulated by HIPAA? - ANSWER - Patient records
A CPCT should recognize which of the following as a sign of shock? - ANSWER - Rapid and shallow respirations
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