FREE Certified Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers

Question 1

Simon is getting ready to take a sample of blood.
Simon notices the existence of petechiae dispersed across both of the patient's arms when examining the patient's arm for a likely site.
Simon is aware of what this means.
Before leaving the patient, he takes extra time to ensure that the venipuncture site has ceased bleeding.
Why did Simon act this way?

Accepted Answer

Petechiae indicate possible clotting problems

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Petechia indicates possible blood pressure problems

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Petechia indicates possible areas of inflammation

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Petechia indicates possible infectious disease

Question 2

Which of the following is not a special factor that patient care professionals should consider while performing phlebotomy procedures on old residents?

Accepted Answer

Provide a protective environment

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Visual acuity

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Mobility issues

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Thin fragile veins

Question 3

Which of the following does not require extra attention while dealing with young children?

Accepted Answer

Use protective restraints where necessary

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Accurately monitor the total volume of withdrawn blood

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Provide a protective environment

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Ensure warmth

Question 4

For an arterial puncture, Ken is gathering the necessary tools. He has accumulated the following supplies: sterile gauze, betadine wipes, a syringe, and a 1,000 IU/ml heparin solution. What is Ken's missing?

Accepted Answer

Container of ice water

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Alcohol wipes

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Requisition form

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Tourniquet

Question 5

What distinguishes hypovolemic shock from fainting?

Accepted Answer

Hypovolemic shock is a medical emergency and Fainting may be caused by an emotional reaction or pain

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Fainting is a medical emergency

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Hypovolemic shock is a medical emergency

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Fainting may be caused by an emotional reaction or pain

Question 6

Leo just completed his first syringe-assisted venipuncture with great success! He was cautious to avoid lifting the plunger too quickly or pressing it down too hard when transferring the specimen or the blood from the syringe to the specimen container. What function do the extra safety measures taken when administering a needle serve?

Accepted Answer

To prevent hemolysis

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To prevent adulteration of the specimen

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To prevent bacterial contamination

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To prevent a needle stick accident

Question 7

Riley is ready to venipuncture a patient who has had a right-side mastectomy. What particular safety measures should Riley take for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Riley should avoid the right arm

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Riley should keep the patient in a flat position

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There are not any special precautions for this situation