CCT Patient Care & Clinical Safety Standards 2

Question 1

A patient undergoing a stress ECG suddenly reports chest pressure and becomes diaphoretic. What is the FIRST action the CCT should take?

Accepted Answer

Stop the test and have the patient lie down

Answer

Stopping the test and positioning the patient supine is the immediate priority to prevent hemodynamic compromise.

Question 2

Which universal precaution is MOST important when applying ECG electrodes to a patient with an open skin lesion?

Accepted Answer

Wearing gloves and avoiding electrode placement over the lesion

Answer

Gloves protect the technician while avoiding electrode placement over lesions prevents patient harm and inaccurate readings.

Question 3

When transferring a post-catheterization patient from the procedure table to a stretcher, the CCT should ensure the patient's femoral access site is:

Accepted Answer

Kept flat and observed for hematoma formation

Answer

Keeping the access site flat and monitoring for hematoma is critical immediately after arterial sheath removal.

Question 4

A patient states they have a latex allergy before a cardiac procedure. The CCT should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the supervising physician and use latex-free supplies throughout

Answer

All latex-containing materials must be identified and replaced, and the care team must be alerted to prevent anaphylaxis.

Question 5

During a Holter monitor hookup, the patient mentions they are claustrophobic. This information is relevant because:

Accepted Answer

Anxiety can produce artifact and affect heart rate variability results

Answer

Anxiety and claustrophobia can elevate heart rate and produce artifact, affecting the validity of the 24-hour recording.

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