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CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep - Question List

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6. Phil has just successfully performed his first venipuncture using a syringe! He was careful not to pull up too quickly on the plunger when collecting the specimen or push it down too forcefully when transferring the blood from the syringe to the specimen container. What purpose do the special precautions used when performing a syringe serve?
  1. To prevent bacterial contamination.
  2. To prevent adulteration of the specimen.
  3. To prevent hemolysis.
  4. To prevent a needle stick accident.
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7.
Kendra is about to perform venipuncture on a patient who had a mastectomy on the right side. What special precautions should Kendra observe for this patient?
  1. Kendra should avoid the right arm.
  2. Kendra should keep the patient in a flat position.
  3. There are not any special precautions for this situation.
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8. What are the symptoms of a latex allergy?
  1. Skin redness, hives.
  2. Shortness of breath.
  3. Runny nose, watery eyes.
  4. All of the above.
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9. Phil’s patient just returned from a radiology test that included an IV injection of dye. Phil collects the blood specimen and notes the radiographic test and time it was performed on the requisition form. Why did Phil do this?
  1. To inform the lab of possible adulterants.
  2. To inform the lab of a procedure that may affect the blood test.
  3. To inform the lab of other departments involved in the patients care.
  4. To inform the lab of possible time delays.
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10. The appropriate time for labeling a patient specimen is:
  1. Before the blood is drawn
  2. After all blood has been collected for the day
  3. Immediately after collection
  4. None of the above
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