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CPCT/A EXAM 2024/2025 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
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why is it important to input correct patient data into the laboratory information center? - Precise Answer ✔✔incorrect data may be reported to the HCP what is the consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? - Precise Answer ✔✔hemofusion reaction what is the correct technique in preparing a peripheral blood smear? - Precise Answer ✔✔blood drop in center of the slide, use another slide at 30° angle and pull it until it touches the blood. what is the most important vital sign to report to the nurse during a blood transfusion? - Precise Answer ✔✔elevated temperature what does swelling at the peripheral IV site mean? - Precise Answer ✔✔catheter infiltration when should the code on the glucose corvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer? - Precise Answer ✔✔-each time a patient is tested -once per shift -once per 24 hours
what could prevent a patient from having anxiety during venipuncture? - Precise Answer ✔✔explain the procedure from the beginning what determines the choice to perform a capillary puncture? - Precise Answer ✔✔the test ordered needle insertion into the ante cubical veins should be at what angle? - Precise Answer ✔✔-15 to 30 degree angle what is chain of custody used for? - Precise Answer ✔✔to guarantee the identification and integrity of samples -blood alcohol, drug screens, one employment what type of intake and output must the cpcta record? - Precise Answer ✔✔intake- all food and drinks, IV fluids, NG or GT feedings, blood. output- urine, fecal, vomit, NGT drainage care given to patients to help them become as independent as possible, following a medical or surgical event - Precise Answer ✔✔restorative care what is ROM? - Precise Answer ✔✔range of motion
what is a complication that could result from lack of ROM? - Precise Answer ✔✔contracture what supplies are needed to remove a peripheral IV? - Precise Answer ✔✔gauze pad, tape, pair of gloves What should the CPCTA always remove prior to applying immobility splints? - Precise Answer ✔✔jewelry a cpcta is caring for a patient at risk for suicide. report what? - Precise Answer ✔✔-any threats -telephone -razor -medications -glass bottle of mouthwash prevent blood clots from forming in the deep veins of the legs - Precise Answer ✔✔anti- embolism stockings why are blood clots dangerous? - Precise Answer ✔✔they can travel to the lungs and cause death another name for anti- embolism stockings - Precise Answer ✔✔TEDhose
when are TEDhose removed? - Precise Answer ✔✔prior to bathing what should you do after removing the TEDhose? - Precise Answer ✔✔thoroughly assess the skin device that promotes circulation - Precise Answer ✔✔incentive spirometer first drawn in capillary draw - Precise Answer ✔✔lavender last drawn in capillary draw - Precise Answer ✔✔red what should you do if you're exposed to patient's blood - Precise Answer ✔✔wash hands with soap and water what to do if an accidental needle stick occurs? - Precise Answer ✔✔notify the supervisor or milk the area affected what scare should you use for patient pain if the patient is non-verbal? - Precise Answer ✔✔face pain scale What should you do if you have a post-op patient who has to pee and is non-weight bearing? - Precise Answer ✔✔bring them a bed pan
which tube should be collected first for dermal samples? - Precise Answer ✔✔lavender top a cpct is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots, what should they do? - Precise Answer ✔✔apply more pressure measuring an adult patient's blood pressure electronically, what should you report to the nurse? - Precise Answer ✔✔90/ a patient loses consciousness. ekg tracings reveal ventricular fibrillation. what do you do first? - Precise Answer ✔✔call for help and begin cpr a cpct is providing palliative care to a patient. the family expresses feelings of hopelessness. what do you do? - Precise Answer ✔✔listen when the family is ready to talk what is nonambulatory? - Precise Answer ✔✔unable to walk/move what is peripheral blood smear? - Precise Answer ✔✔spread down on spreader slide what is emesis basis and what is it used for? - Precise Answer ✔✔throw up/ kidney shaped granulation - Precise Answer ✔✔forming a crust
syncope - Precise Answer ✔✔fainting what is gtt the abbreviation for? - Precise Answer ✔✔drop cva meaning - Precise Answer ✔✔stroke one sign you should tell the nurse during a blood transfusion? - Precise Answer ✔✔elevated temperature