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CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep - Question List

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11. Phil is in his patient’s room; he has introduced himself, properly identified the patient, and is now explaining the venipuncture procedure. He says, “Your doctor has requested a blood test; the lab will contact your doctor with the results. I will draw a small sample from your vein so the lab can run the test. You may feel a small pinch.”
Why is Phil telling the patient this?
  1. Phil is informing the patient of the procedure, which is required for informed consent.
  2. Phil is trying to frighten the patient.
  3. By explaining the procedure, Phil is getting implied consent from the patient.
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12. While in the lab, Phil is asked to call the nursing station to inform the nursing staff of an elevated lab result of a patient. Phil is hesitant to do this because he believes it may be a breach of confidentiality. Is Phil correct?
  1. Yes
  2. No
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13. Phil has returned to a patient’s room for another blood draw. The patient has several visitors in the room. After introducing himself and properly identifying the patient, Phil makes conversation by congratulating the patient, as the previous blood draw confirmed the patient’s pregnancy. What, if anything, has Phil done wrong?
  1. Phil has not done anything wrong.
  2. Phil has breached the patient’s right to confidentiality.
  3. Phil has violated the Patient Bill of Rights.
  4. Both B and C.
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14. Chain of custody refers to which of the following?
  1. Handcuffs, used to control people who are arrested
  2. The process an arrested person follows when in jail.
  3. The order of laboratory supervisors, similar to chain of command.
  4. The process for maintaining control of a specimen, from the actual collection to final disposition, used under special circumstances such as work place, sports, or law enforcement testing.
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15. Phil is working in the outpatient lab. A patient has come in for a drug screening of urine. Phil places a tamper-proof urine collection cup in the bathroom designated for drug screening. After receiving the urine from the patient, Phil immediately examines the color of the urine, as well as noting the temperature. He notes his observations and initiates the chain of custody form. Why did Phil examine the color and temperature of the urine sample?
  1. Phil is a curious fellow.
  2. Phil is checking for evidence of tampering.
  3. Phil is checking for signs of dehydration.
  4. Phil is determining if drugs are present.
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