FREE CPCT MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

During hemodialysis, a conductivity alert rings. Which of these events should the technician have anticipated?

Accepted Answer

Dialyzer was bypassed.

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Electrical power source interrupted.

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The blood pump has stopped.

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Dialysate flow rate has increased.

Question 2

A patient experiences cardiac arrest while receiving hemodialysis. Which of these steps needs to be completed first?

Accepted Answer

Call for help.

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Return the patient’s blood.

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Stop ultrafiltration.

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Apply a precordial thump to the patient.

Question 3

Mr. Jones weighs 72 kg in dry form. At the end of the last therapy, he weighed 73 kg. He is 75.5 kg today. Assume that 500 ml total for the rinse back and prime. What is Mr. Jones' objective for today's fluid removal?

Accepted Answer

4.0 liters or 4000 ml

Answer

4.5 liters or 4500 ml

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2.5 liters or 2500 ml

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3.0 liters or 3000 ml

Question 4

A patient specimen should be labeled at the following time:

Accepted Answer

Immediately after collection

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After all blood has been collected for the day

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Before the blood is drawn

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None of the above

Question 5

What year saw the creation of the first American Medical Association code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

1847

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1849

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1845

Answer

1856

Question 6

A male patient has been receiving care from a female technician for a while. The patient describes to the technician how lonely and down he is. He invites the technician to join him for supper. Which step should be taken in addition to graciously declining the patient's invitation?

Accepted Answer

refer the patient to a social worker

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no further action needed

Answer

recommend over counter mood stimulant

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share patients need for socialization with other patients

Question 7

What laboratory results are tracked to evaluate bone disease?

Accepted Answer

calcium, phosphorus, PTH

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calcium, phosphorus, potassium

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calcium, phosphorous, magnesium

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calcium, phosphorus, albumin

Question 8

Which of the following statements about a fistula is true?

Accepted Answer

usually created in the forearm, near the wrist

Answer

made of silastic tubing

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usually created in the leg, near ankle B. usually created in the forearm, near the wrist

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none of the above

Question 9

Which of the following situations might be a problem for a doctor?

Accepted Answer

balancing the cost of treatment against the advantage of the treatment

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setting hospital affirmative action policy

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planning a professional development conference for allied staff

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scheduling office staff vacations

Question 10

Which of the following brand and generic names are mismatched?

Accepted Answer

Miglitol/Glucophage

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Gabapentin/Neurontin

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Tizanidine/Zanaflex

Answer

Prazosin/Minipress