Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood
pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching? - ✔✔A. "I will apply the cuff to the
upper arm."
**B. "I will use the arm with the
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Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood
pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching? - ✔✔A. "I will apply the cuff to the
upper arm."
**B. "I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt."
C. "I will locate the brachial artery with my fingers."
D. "I will have the patient sit while I take the blood pressure."
Which of the following positions is illustrated in the figure above? - ✔✔A. Trendelenberg
B. Prone
**C. Fowler's
D. Recovery
In which of the following situations should the CPCT place the patient in the lithotomy
position? - ✔✔A. Nasal exam
B. Head pain
C. Stomach ache
**D. Rectal exam
Which of the following statements made by the CPCT demonstrates the need for further
teaching? - ✔✔A. "I will use the hand sanitizer before and after the examination."
B. "I will place instruments near the examination table."
**C. "I will leave the room during the examination to ensure privacy."
D. "I will assist the doctor by drawing blood and urine samples."
Which of the following test results should the CPCT report to the nurse immediately? -
✔✔A. Blood pressure 102/62 mm Hg
B. Pulse rate 104/min
**C. Temperature 32.7 degress C (90.9 degress F)
D. Respirations 18/min
Which of the following most frequently causes the spread of infection in health care
facilities? - ✔✔A. Other patients
B. Family members
**C. Health care workers' hands
D. Health care equipment
A CPCT is assisting a patient who is ambulating. The patient states, "I feel so dizzy and
weak," and her knees buckle. Which of the following actions by the CPCT is most
appropriate? - ✔✔**A. Guide the patient to a seated or lying position on the floor.
B. Grab the patient under the arms and hold her up while calling for help.
C. Release the transfer belt. Place a wheelchair behind the patient.
D. Instruct the patient to grab the rail in the hallway while calling for help
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