Cpct/A Patient care Exam Test Prep
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The CPCT/A Patient Care Examination is administered by the National Healthcareer Association. Many healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses, and others rely on Patient Care Technicians/Assistants to assist them with the day-to-day care some patients require. It is important for such assistants to pass the CPCT/A Patient Care Examination so as to become a certified CPCT/A. This test will quiz prospective candidates on the topics that the CPCT/A exam covers.
- 1.Which of the following options right states the difference between fainting and hypovolemic shock?
- A.
Fainting is a medical emergency.
- B.
Hypovolemic shock is a medical emergency.
- C.
Fainting may be caused by an emotional reaction or pain.
- D.
B and C
- 2.When working with older adults, which of the subsequent options is not a special consideration phlebotomists should consider?
- A.
Provide a protective environment.
- B.
Mobility issues.
- C.
Thin fragile veins.
- D.
Visual acuity.
- 3.When working with newborn babes, which of the subsequent options is not a special consideration?
- A.
Ensure warmth.
- B.
Use protective restraints where necessary
- C.
Provide a protective environment.
- D.
Accurately monitor the total volume of withdrawn blood.
- 4.Which of the following is the appropriate and right time for labeling a patient specimen?
- A.
Immediately after collection
- B.
Before the blood is drawn
- C.
After all blood has been collected for the day
- D.
None of the above
- 5.Which of the following options can be considered symptoms of latex allergy?
- A.
Shortness of breath.
- B.
Runny nose, watery eyes
- C.
Skin redness, hives.
- D.
All of the above.
- 6.Which of the following rightly states the purpose of an incident report?
- A.
Admit wrong doing in writing.
- B.
Report an incident.
- C.
To get your story in before the patient does.
- D.
Tell on a co-worker anonymously.
- 7.Which of the following is NOT considered requirements for a quality specimen?
- A.
Non-hemolyzed specimen.
- B.
Right patient, right specimen, right tube, right test, right label.
- C.
Specimen transported to lab within two hours of collection.
- D.
Non-clotted specimen (when anticoagulant additive is used)
- 8.Which of the following is the correct authority to provide a background check information on the newly hired patient care technician, if the agency wishes to do so?
- A.
The patient care technician Registry
- B.
The National Council for State Boards of Nursing
- C.
Previous employer
- D.
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
- 9.Which of the subsequent options rightly refers to chain of custody?
- A.
The process an arrested person follows when in jail.
- B.
The order of laboratory supervisors, similar to chain of command.
- C.
The process for maintaining control of a specimen, from the actual collection to final disposition, used under special circumstances such as work place, sports, or law enforcement testing.
- D.
The process for maintaining control of a specimen, from the notional collection to final disposition, used under special circumstances such as work place, sports, or law enforcement testing.
- 10.
- A.
The relatives will be given the legal right to decide for the client's condition.
- B.
Advance directives mean do not resuscitate orders (DNRs).
- C.
The directive is applicable to a client who can understand and make choices.
- D.
The physician has evaluated the wishes as expressed in the document to determine what the client may want or not want.
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