CPCT

Question 1

A patients medical history should be reviewed by the assistant?

Accepted Answer

Every appointment

Question 2

A PCT is obtaining a stool sample from a pt for parasites. Which of the following should be done after getting specimen?

Accepted Answer

Take specimen to lab immedately after obtaining it

Question 3

Which of the following actions is within a PCT&#x27;s scope of practice when providing wound care?

Accepted Answer

Irrigating the wound

Question 4

Which of the following techniques should the PCT use when using a gait belt to ambulate a patient?

Accepted Answer

Hold onto the gait belt while walking slightly behind the patient

Question 5

PCT has an order to collect a specimen for aurine culture. Which of the follwoing methods of collection should PCT use?

Accepted Answer

Clean catch midstream

Question 6

What stage of grief involves attempting to avoid the loss by making some kind of deal?

Accepted Answer

Bargaining

Question 7

Supine position is when the patient...

Accepted Answer

Is laying flat on their back

Question 8

Which fo the following causes hemolysis?

Accepted Answer

Vigorously inverting the collection tubes

Question 9

What is the role of the medical assistant during a patient procedure?

Accepted Answer

All are correct

Question 10

Which patient should an MA recognize as top priority to receive immediate care?

Accepted Answer

Patient has epistaxis and taking warfarin

Question 11

A pt has recieved a dose of pain medicine. The pt tells you that she is still in pain. Which is a therapeutic response?

Accepted Answer

"How would you describe the pain?"

Question 12

A PCT is caring for a pt with an ostomy. The PCT should idenfity that which of the following can cause skin impairment?

Accepted Answer

Liquid stool under the appliance

Question 13

During a venipuncture, when the second tube is attacehd the blood flow stops. Which of the following should the PCT do?

Accepted Answer

Rotate the bevel of the needle

Question 14

What precaution type is required for Tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Airborne Precautions

Question 15

Which of the following is the primary function of a pulse oximeter?

Accepted Answer

Measure a patient&#x27;s heart rate and oxygen saturation

Question 16

A pt has a dx of congestive heart failure. The pt has fluid and sodium restriction, which would indicate what?

Accepted Answer

Edema

Question 17

A Patient Care Technician should recognize that which task requires the use of sterile gloves

Accepted Answer

Inserting an intermittent catheter

Question 18

A PCT is entering the room of a patient who has influenza. Which of the following precautions should the PCT use?

Accepted Answer

Droplet

Question 19

During a seizure you should try to restrain the patient

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

The ER sends 2 nasal swabs for a child for flu and strep. Only one swab has pt&#x27;s label on it. Which should be done next?

Accepted Answer

Run the test on the labeled swab

Question 21

What is the first stage of grief?

Accepted Answer

Denial

Question 22

A PCT notices new bruises on an older adult patient. Which of the following actions should the PCT take?

Accepted Answer

Notifiy the RN

Question 23

A pt who has dementia consistently wanders away from their room. Which of the following should the PCT do?

Accepted Answer

Proivde a secure environment for the pt to wander

Question 24

a PCT has an order to collect a clean catch urine specimen. Which instructions should the PCT tell the pt?

Accepted Answer

Urinate a small amount into the toliet first then collect 1-2 oz midstream, Clean gential area with the provided towelette

Question 25

What is the proper order for putting ON PPE?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, goggles, and gloves

Question 26

Which fo the following patients requires protective, or reverse isolation?

Accepted Answer

10 year olf who is receiving chemotherapy

Question 27

A PCT is transferring a patient from a stretcher to a bed. Which action demonstrates proper body mechanics by the PCT?

Accepted Answer

Having a wide base of support

Question 28

What position is this patient in?

Accepted Answer

Fowlers

Question 29

What is the last stage of grief?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance

Question 30

A PCT should identify that a capillary puncture is contraindicated for whcih of the following patients?

Accepted Answer

A pt who has edema of the hands

Question 31

Anti-embolism stockings are used to decease the potential for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Thrombophlebitis

Question 32

What is the first step in responding to fires?

Accepted Answer

Remove

Question 33

A patient care tech, is removing soiled gloves. What actions should they take?

Accepted Answer

Grab the outside of one cuff with other gloved hand

Question 34

A PCT is caring for a patient who has a prescription for restraints. Which should the PCT do?

Accepted Answer

Check on pt every 15 minutes

Question 35

A ot is at risk for skin breakdown. Which of the following should the PCT do to prevent this breakdown?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the pt every 2 hours

Question 36

Which regulatory agency would provide info regarding patient care standards?

Accepted Answer

International and National Joint Commission on Safety

Question 37

Which of the following determines whether a child should have a capillary collection via heel stick or finger stick?

Accepted Answer

Age and Development

Question 38

A patient care tech, is removing soiled gloves. What actions should they take?

Accepted Answer

Grab the outside of one cuff with other gloved hand

Question 39

A Pt has right sided weakness following a stroke. Which of the following actions should PCT take?

Accepted Answer

Assist pt with dressing their right side first

Question 40

Which of the following describes the purpose of using sequential compression devices after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Preventing the formation of blood clots

Question 41

A PCT has applied a sequential compression device to a patient. Which of the following should be reported to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Discoloration in the extremity

Question 42

When are Standard precautions used?

Accepted Answer

For every patient

Question 43

A PCT is using a scale to weigh the pt who uses a walker. Which of the following should the PCT do?

Accepted Answer

Place walker over the scale for the pt to use as support

Question 44

A PCT is drawing blood on a 9 year old. Which of the following should the PCT do to ease child fears r/t the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Explain the procedure and any potentatil discomfort to the child

Question 45

Which of the following government agencies provides guidelines for preventing and reporting injuries?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Question 46

What PPE should be worn for Contact precautions?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and Mask

Question 47

A PCT&#x27;s hand is exposed to a pt&#x27;s blood. Which of the following should the PCT do?

Accepted Answer

Wash his hands with soap and water

Question 48

A PCT assists a pt to shave using a safety razor. Where should the PCT dispose of the razor?

Accepted Answer

Sharps container

Question 49

A PCT has just finished a procedure and their PPE is visible clean. Which PPE item should be removed first?

Accepted Answer

Gloves

Question 50

Which of the following should PCT reference to find a patient&#x27;s recorded intake and output?

Accepted Answer

Flow or graphic sheet

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