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CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep - Question List

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61. What is glycolysis?
  1. The additive used to preserve glucose in blood.
  2. The destruction of red blood cells.
  3. The process of breaking down glucose for energy.
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62. Phil has a stat draw. The patient and physician are in deep discussion when Phil enters the patients’ room. He immediately leaves the room, respecting the patients’ right to privacy. He plans to return after completing a routine draw from the patient across the hall. What (if anything) did Phil do wrong?
  1. Phil did not do anything wrong.
  2. Because it was a stat draw, Phil should interrupt the discussion by informing the physician an important stat draw is due, and draw the sample.
  3. Phil should introduce himself, explain to the patient and physician why he is in the room, and follow-up by asking if he may draw the specimen.
  4. Phil should stand quietly in the room until the discussion is over, and then draw the specimen.
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63.
Kendra the Patient Care Technician is preparing to perform an arterial puncture. What area of the patient’s body should Kendra examine first for a suitable site?
  1. The antecubital area of both arms.
  2. The thumb side of the wrist.
  3. The brachial artery.
  4. The femoral artery.
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64.

Phil is observing Kendra’s technique while she performs an arterial puncture. One of the most striking differences he observes is the angle of the needle she is using. Kendra inserted the needle at a 45-degree angle. Is Kendra demonstrating proper technique?

  1. Yes
  2. No
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65. Phil is feeling a bit distracted. He is finishing one specimen collection and thinking about the stat draw he was just notified of, as well as the timed draw already scheduled on his run. After the collection tube is filled to the correct level, Phil quickly removes the needle, covers the puncture site with gauze, labels the specimen, and leaves the patients room. What (if anything) has Phil done wrong?
  1. Phil hasn’t done anything wrong.
  2. Phil did not remove the tourniquet.
  3. Phil did not check the site for bleeding before leaving the room.
  4. B and C
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