CMT - Certified Medical Technician Medical Procedures and Techniques 1

Question 1

When performing a capillary blood draw (fingerstick), which part of the finger is the preferred puncture site?

Accepted Answer

The lateral side of the fingertip pad

Answer

The tip of the finger

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The base of the finger near the knuckle

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The center of the fingertip pad

Question 2

Before administering a subcutaneous (SQ) injection, the skin should be pinched to a fold and the needle inserted at what angle?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees

Answer

15 degrees

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70 degrees

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90 degrees

Question 3

When collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity, which collection method is required to prevent contamination?

Accepted Answer

Midstream clean-catch technique

Answer

First-void specimen collected in any clean cup

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Last-void specimen of the day

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Catheter bag drainage specimen

Question 4

When inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube, how is proper placement in the stomach confirmed before use?

Accepted Answer

Injecting air while auscultating over the epigastric area and aspirating gastric contents

Answer

Flushing with sterile water and observing for resistance

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Observing for coughing or gagging only

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Measuring external tube length against the patient's height

Question 5

During a sterile dressing change, if the sterile field becomes wet from drainage, the medical technician should:

Accepted Answer

Consider the sterile field contaminated and set up a new one

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Continue with the procedure as long as gloves remain dry

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Pat the field dry with a sterile gauze and proceed

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Cover the wet area with a sterile drape and continue

Question 6

When measuring a patient's blood pressure, where should the lower edge of the blood pressure cuff be positioned relative to the antecubital fossa?

Accepted Answer

1–2 cm above the antecubital fossa

Answer

Directly over the antecubital fossa

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4–5 cm above the antecubital fossa

Answer

Flush with the shoulder