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A CPCT should recognize that which of the following scenarios requires an aseptic dressing change? -changing the surgical wound dressing of a patient 1 day post-op -changing a patient's triple lum... en catheter dressing -changing the dressing of a patient who has a deep wound drain -changing the dressing of a patient who has a superficial decubiti - Ans-changing the dressing of a patient who has a superficial decubiti When observing a patient's skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of breakdown is -hematoma -redness -melanoma -cyanosis - Ans-redness While working with the automated Laboratory Information System, correct input of data is most critical because incorrect data may -cause a system error -be reported to the health care provider -lead to a quality assurance issue -remain in the patient file indefinitely - Ans-be reported to a 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 medication has been ordered for 1100. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take? -draw the blood at 1100 -check with the nurse -check with the laboratory -ask the patient - Ans-check with the nurse Before applying wrist restraints to a patient, a CPCT should take which of the following actions? -check with the nurse for restraint order -measure the patient's blood pressure -measure the patient's 02 saturation -drain the patient's foley catheter - Ans-check with the nurse for restraint order A CPCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The CPCT should recognize that which of the following situations could result in an inaccurate reading? -the cuff deflates too quickly -the cuff inflates too quickly -the arm is lower than the heart -the arm is at the level of the heart - Ans-the arm is lower than the heart A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following procedures should the PCT recognize as requiring aseptic technique? -patient identification -documentation -waste management -intact skin care - Ans-waste management Identify the arrhythmia in the tracing below. -junctional tachycardia -ventricular tachycardia -sinus tachycardia -accelerated idioventricular rhythm - Ans-ventricular tachycardia (wide QRS complex at 150 bpm) Which of the following is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen? -a HIPAA violation -a transfusion reaction -a medical transcription error -a pharmaceutical reaction - Ans-a transfusion reaction Which of the following statements made by a CPCT, regarding preparation of a peripheral blood smear, indicates the need for further teaching? -"I will press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower slide." -"I will make sure the drop of blood is spread on the lower slide within seconds." -"My smear should occupy 2/3 of the total slide area." -"My smear should be spread almost to the edges of the slide." - Ans-"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 of the following findings should the CPCT report to the nurse first? -blood pressure 139/88 mm Hg -apical pulse of 84 bpm -respiration rate of 22/min -temperature of 38.5 C (100.5 F) - Ans-temperature of 38.5 C (100.5 F) During a stress test, a CPCT notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the following is an appropriate course of action for the technician? -administer oxygen to the patient -slow down the test -stop the exercise portion of the test -check the patient's respiratory rate - Ans-check the patient's respiratory rate A CPCT is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statments made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching, regarding HIPAA? -"If my mother calls my doctor to ask about my condition, she will have to provide proof of who she is." -"If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion." -Because of a language barrier, my provider can share my health information with his interpreter." -"If I am unconscious and need medical attention, my doctor can share my health information with my son." - Ans-"If necessary, my doctor can release my test results at his own discretion." A CPCT is caring for four patients. Which of the following findings should the CPCT report to the nurse? -a patient is identified with polyuria and a blood glucose of 200 mg/dL -a patient is identified with vertigo and a blood glucose of 90 mg/dL -a patient is identified with tinnitus and blood glucose of 70 mg/dL -a patient is identified with fatigue and a blood glucose of 120 mg/dL - Ans-a patient is identified with polyuria and a blood glucose of 200 mg/dL [Show More]

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