Question 1

What temperature should bath water not exceed?

Accepted Answer

105F (41C)

Question 2

What degree should the CPCT have the bed after meals to prevent the risk for aspiration?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees

Question 3

When should the CPCT notify the nursing staff about no bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

If they have not have had a bowel movement in over three days

Question 4

What should the CPCT record?

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Everything the patient eats and drinks, total daily urine, fecal, and vomit volume.

Question 5

What is passive movement?

Accepted Answer

Moving the joint through its full ROM without assistance from the patient

Question 6

What is active movement?

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Patient performs the motions independently

Question 7

A CPCT can not do what with sterile dressings?

Accepted Answer

Cannnot remove any sterile dressings without specific direction from a nurse or physician

Question 8

when should the CPCT reposition?

Accepted Answer

Every two hours to minimize the risk of developing pressure sores

Question 9

another name for anti-embolitic stocking

Accepted Answer

TED hose

Question 10

What is edema?

Accepted Answer

Inappropriate accumulation of fluid in body tissue

Question 11

What is the name of the pain scale?

Accepted Answer

wong-baker FACES

Question 12

Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patient's blood pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

"I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt"

Question 13

In which of the following situations should the CPCT place the patient in the lithotomy position?

Accepted Answer

Rectal exam

Question 14

Which of the following statements made by the CPCT demonstrates the need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

"I will leave the room during the examination to ensure privacy"

Question 15

Which of the following test results should the CPCT report to the nurse immediately?

Accepted Answer

Temperature 32.7 C (90.9 F)

Question 16

Which of the following most frequently causes the spread of infection in healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare workers' hands

Question 17

A CPCT is assisting a patient who is ambulating. The patient states that, "I feel so dizzy and weak," and her knees buckle. Which of the following actions by the CPCT is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Guide the patient to a seated or lying position on the floor.

Question 18

While caring for an 87-year-old female patient, a CPCT notices the IV infusion pump is cracked. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take?

Accepted Answer

Ensure that the bio engineering performs maintenance on the pump

Question 19

During a mercury thermometer exchange, someone drops a mercury thermometer and it shatters on the floor.  How should the CPCT intervene?

Accepted Answer

Use a gloved hand to pick up the glass. Use a paper towel to pick up the mercury.

Question 20

A patient has endometerial cancer and has been placed in isolation because of her radiation implants. The patient states that she is lonely and needs extra attention. which of the following actions should the CPCT take when caring for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Organize all care in short periods. Promise to return

Question 21

A CPCt is caring for his neighbor's mother. The neighbor asks the CPCT  if her mother is undergoing physical therapy. Which of the following responses by the CPCT is appropriate

Accepted Answer

"i'm sorry,  but I cannot discuss patients"

Question 22

A CPCT is caring for a patient who is agitated. The best way to handle this patient is to

Accepted Answer

speak softly and clearly

Question 23

A CPCT's patient's blood pressure is 80/38 mm Hg, heart rate 112/ min, respirations 26/ min. The CPCT tells the nurse, but she is busy. The CPCT retakes the vital signs and finds they are now blood pressure 78/30 mm Hg, heart rate 120/min. The CPCT's next

Accepted Answer

call the charge nurse of the floor and report the patient's vital signs

Question 24

A CPCT enters the nurse's station to find a nurse lying on the floor. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take first?

Accepted Answer

Shout her name to see if she is conscious

Question 25

Two nurses are in an elevator going to lunch. A CPCT overhears them talking about a patient. Which of the following responses is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

"You shouldn't talk about patients in public places."

Question 26

A CPCT is inserting a urinary catheter. He creates a sterile field between the legs of the patient, but the patient moves his leg onto the sterile field, touching everything. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take next?

Accepted Answer

remove the sterile field, get a new catheter set, and start over

Question 27

A CPCT enters a room with contact isolation and finds a doctor standing at the beside without a gown or gloves. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take next?

Accepted Answer

Give the doctor a gown and gloves

Question 28

A CPCT is teaching a family member how to change a patient's dressings. Which of the following actions by the family member indicates a need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

The family member does not wash her hands after removing the dirty dressing

Question 29

To prevent back strain or injury, a CPCT should perform which of the following actions when changing the dressing on  a patient's abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Raise the bed to a working height

Question 30

A patient has a viral infection that is spread through by touch. The CPCT should take which of the following precautions when working with this patient?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Question 31

When you work in the home you will be:

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working under the supervision of a  professional supervisor

Question 32

As Personal Care Assistant, it is your responsibility to:

Accepted Answer

Do only the tasks that the registered nurse or therapist assigns to you

Question 33

Mrs. Rand, who has diabetes and takes insulin regularly, tells the Personal Care Assistant that she feels very nervous and jittery. What should the PCA do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Give her a glass of orange juice

Question 34

Always report a pulse if the beats per minute are under 60 or over 100.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 35

Mrs. Morris has not had a bowel movement for three days. She has always given herself an enema if she does not have a bowel movement for that length of time. Mrs. Morris asks the Personal Care Assistant to give her an enema. What should the PCA do?

Accepted Answer

Contact the agency supervisor to discuss the situation

Question 36

Smoking in bed is fine for anyone who is not confused.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 37

When working with people that are disabled, the general goal of care is to:

Accepted Answer

promote maximum self-care and independence within the limits of the person’s ability

Question 38

When giving the patient a bath, if the water is too hot, it can injure (burn) the person’s skin. If it is too cold, it can chill the person. Therefore you should test the water temperature before beginning the bath by:

Accepted Answer

Finding out if the water is warm ( not hot or cold) to the touch on the inside of your wrist.

Question 39

A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up again. To start this, the patient should, if possible:

Accepted Answer

Flex his knees and push with his heels

Question 40

The loss of fatty tissue is a normal part of the aging process that makes the elderly more likely to develop which of the following conditions:

Accepted Answer

Pressure ulcers

Question 41

A patient is near death and does not respond to verbal request. The patient is incontinent of urine and feces. When providing the care of this patient, the nursing assistant should assume that the patient:

Accepted Answer

Can Hear

Question 42

Skin care is provided to patients to increase circulation

Accepted Answer

True

Question 43

If a patient in on fluid I & O, solid stool is also measure for output

Accepted Answer

False

Question 44

A Patient with a colostomy drainable pouch should have their appliance changed daily for proper skin care

Accepted Answer

false

Question 45

The second set in CPR is to check for pulse

Accepted Answer

false

Question 46

An overhead bar and trapeze is frequently used with recovering stroke patients

Accepted Answer

True

Question 47

The purpose of the Heimlich maneuver is to induce a bowel movement.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 48

Patient on oxygen and being transported to X-ray, may be transported without oxygen as long as oxygen is immediately hooked up upon  arrival the X-ray department

Accepted Answer

false

Question 49

Emesis is included in the calculation of fluid I & O.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 50

Normal respirations for an adult are 30-45 breath per minute

Accepted Answer

false

Question 51

A paraplegic patient can be taught to transfer themselves from the bed to a chair with the aid of a transfer board

Accepted Answer

true

Question 52

In figuring calculations one ounce is 45cc's

Accepted Answer

false

Question 53

A nurse aide should give an unconscious client oral hygiene at LEAST every

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Question 54

You have been assigned to administer a S.S.E. to Mr. Taylor. It has been several months since you have performed this procedure. To refresh your memory, you should refer to the

Accepted Answer

policy and procedure manual

Question 55

The BEST razor to use when shaving a diabetic client is

Accepted Answer

an electric razor

Question 56

When transferring a client to a different unit, the MOST important information the nurse aide needs from the nurse is the

Accepted Answer

name and room number

Question 57

Which of the following would not be a pathogen?

Accepted Answer

Vectors

Question 58

Varicella-zoster is the cause of what?

Accepted Answer

Chickenpox

Question 59

HIV is the causative agent of

Accepted Answer

AIDS

Question 60

Vectors include

Accepted Answer

insects

Question 61

Some types of E. Coli are normal flora of

Accepted Answer

Colon

Question 62

The most important way to stop spread of infection is through

Accepted Answer

Hand Hygiene

Question 63

In putting on PPE, the first article you put on is

Accepted Answer

gown

Question 64

Which of the following is not an OSHA standard?

Accepted Answer

Employers must have written airborne exposure control plan in the workplace

Question	Answer
What temperature should bath water not exceed?	105F (41C)
What degree should the CPCT have the bed after meals to prevent the risk for aspiration?	45 degrees
When should the CPCT notify the nursing staff about no bowel movements?	If they have not have had a bowel movement in over three days
What should the CPCT record?	Everything the patient eats and drinks, total daily urine, fecal, and vomit volume.
What is passive movement?	Moving the joint through its full ROM without assistance from the patient
What is active movement?	Patient performs the motions independently
A CPCT can not do what with sterile dressings?	Cannnot remove any sterile dressings without specific direction from a nurse or physician
when should the CPCT reposition?	Every two hours to minimize the risk of developing pressure sores
another name for anti-embolitic stocking	TED hose
What is edema?	Inappropriate accumulation of fluid in body tissue
What is the name of the pain scale?	wong-baker FACES
Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patient's blood pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching?	"I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt"
In which of the following situations should the CPCT place the patient in the lithotomy position?	Rectal exam
Which of the following statements made by the CPCT demonstrates the need for further teaching?	"I will leave the room during the examination to ensure privacy"
Which of the following test results should the CPCT report to the nurse immediately?	Temperature 32.7 C (90.9 F)
Which of the following most frequently causes the spread of infection in healthcare facilities?	Healthcare workers' hands
A CPCT is assisting a patient who is ambulating. The patient states that, "I feel so dizzy and weak," and her knees buckle. Which of the following actions by the CPCT is most appropriate?	Guide the patient to a seated or lying position on the floor.
While caring for an 87-year-old female patient, a CPCT notices the IV infusion pump is cracked. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take?	Ensure that the bio engineering performs maintenance on the pump
During a mercury thermometer exchange, someone drops a mercury thermometer and it shatters on the floor. How should the CPCT intervene?	Use a gloved hand to pick up the glass. Use a paper towel to pick up the mercury.
A patient has endometerial cancer and has been placed in isolation because of her radiation implants. The patient states that she is lonely and needs extra attention. which of the following actions should the CPCT take when caring for this patient?	Organize all care in short periods. Promise to return
A CPCt is caring for his neighbor's mother. The neighbor asks the CPCT if her mother is undergoing physical therapy. Which of the following responses by the CPCT is appropriate	"i'm sorry, but I cannot discuss patients"
A CPCT is caring for a patient who is agitated. The best way to handle this patient is to	speak softly and clearly
A CPCT's patient's blood pressure is 80/38 mm Hg, heart rate 112/ min, respirations 26/ min. The CPCT tells the nurse, but she is busy. The CPCT retakes the vital signs and finds they are now blood pressure 78/30 mm Hg, heart rate 120/min. The CPCT's next	call the charge nurse of the floor and report the patient's vital signs
A CPCT enters the nurse's station to find a nurse lying on the floor. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take first?	Shout her name to see if she is conscious
Two nurses are in an elevator going to lunch. A CPCT overhears them talking about a patient. Which of the following responses is appropriate?	"You shouldn't talk about patients in public places."
A CPCT is inserting a urinary catheter. He creates a sterile field between the legs of the patient, but the patient moves his leg onto the sterile field, touching everything. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take next?	remove the sterile field, get a new catheter set, and start over
A CPCT enters a room with contact isolation and finds a doctor standing at the beside without a gown or gloves. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take next?	Give the doctor a gown and gloves
A CPCT is teaching a family member how to change a patient's dressings. Which of the following actions by the family member indicates a need for further teaching?	The family member does not wash her hands after removing the dirty dressing
To prevent back strain or injury, a CPCT should perform which of the following actions when changing the dressing on a patient's abdomen?	Raise the bed to a working height
A patient has a viral infection that is spread through by touch. The CPCT should take which of the following precautions when working with this patient?	Contact precautions
When you work in the home you will be:	working under the supervision of a professional supervisor
As Personal Care Assistant, it is your responsibility to:	Do only the tasks that the registered nurse or therapist assigns to you
Mrs. Rand, who has diabetes and takes insulin regularly, tells the Personal Care Assistant that she feels very nervous and jittery. What should the PCA do immediately?	Give her a glass of orange juice
Always report a pulse if the beats per minute are under 60 or over 100.	True
Mrs. Morris has not had a bowel movement for three days. She has always given herself an enema if she does not have a bowel movement for that length of time. Mrs. Morris asks the Personal Care Assistant to give her an enema. What should the PCA do?	Contact the agency supervisor to discuss the situation
Smoking in bed is fine for anyone who is not confused.	False
When working with people that are disabled, the general goal of care is to:	promote maximum self-care and independence within the limits of the person’s ability
When giving the patient a bath, if the water is too hot, it can injure (burn) the person’s skin. If it is too cold, it can chill the person. Therefore you should test the water temperature before beginning the bath by:	Finding out if the water is warm ( not hot or cold) to the touch on the inside of your wrist.
A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up again. To start this, the patient should, if possible:	Flex his knees and push with his heels
The loss of fatty tissue is a normal part of the aging process that makes the elderly more likely to develop which of the following conditions:	Pressure ulcers
A patient is near death and does not respond to verbal request. The patient is incontinent of urine and feces. When providing the care of this patient, the nursing assistant should assume that the patient:	Can Hear
Skin care is provided to patients to increase circulation	True
If a patient in on fluid I & O, solid stool is also measure for output	False
A Patient with a colostomy drainable pouch should have their appliance changed daily for proper skin care	false
The second set in CPR is to check for pulse	false
An overhead bar and trapeze is frequently used with recovering stroke patients	True
The purpose of the Heimlich maneuver is to induce a bowel movement.	false
Patient on oxygen and being transported to X-ray, may be transported without oxygen as long as oxygen is immediately hooked up upon arrival the X-ray department	false
Emesis is included in the calculation of fluid I & O.	true
Normal respirations for an adult are 30-45 breath per minute	false
A paraplegic patient can be taught to transfer themselves from the bed to a chair with the aid of a transfer board	true
In figuring calculations one ounce is 45cc's	false
A nurse aide should give an unconscious client oral hygiene at LEAST every	2 hours
You have been assigned to administer a S.S.E. to Mr. Taylor. It has been several months since you have performed this procedure. To refresh your memory, you should refer to the	policy and procedure manual
The BEST razor to use when shaving a diabetic client is	an electric razor
When transferring a client to a different unit, the MOST important information the nurse aide needs from the nurse is the	name and room number
Which of the following would not be a pathogen?	Vectors
Varicella-zoster is the cause of what?	Chickenpox
HIV is the causative agent of	AIDS
Vectors include	insects
Some types of E. Coli are normal flora of	Colon
The most important way to stop spread of infection is through	Hand Hygiene
In putting on PPE, the first article you put on is	gown
Which of the following is not an OSHA standard?	Employers must have written airborne exposure control plan in the workplace
While standard precautions apply to all potentially infectious situations, EPs are chosen based on	the potential means of transmission of the disease airborne transmisson
10% bleach used as a cleaning agent should be made fresh every	day
The continuous link in the chain of infection are, in order	source, means of transmission, and susceptible host
The purpose of a PE for highly immunosuppressed patients is to	prevent transmission of infection to the patient
Phlebotomy skills would not include	Handling patient correspondence
The monitoring system for institutions that train phlebotomists is known as	Accreditation
Once phlebotomists are certified, continuing education programs allow them to earn	CEU's
Informed consent means	Patients must be informed of intended treatments and their risks before they are performed
Which is not a required personal characteristic of a professional phlebotomist?	Sense of Humor
When a patient in the hospital refuses to have blood drawn, the phlebotomist should	Notify the patient's nurse to ensure that the physician or other ordering practitioner is notified promptly
OSHA stands for	Occupational Safety and health Administration
When mixing acids and water, you should	add acid to water
Chemicals should	be labeled properly
The first action to take in the event of a fire is to	Pull the fire alarm
In the event of electric shock, the first thing you should do is	Break contract between the source and the victim
Class C fires involve	electrical equipment
Which of the following does the NFPA symbol warn about?	Protective equipment
The first thing to do when giving breathing aid to a victim is	Determine whether a victim is conscious
Safety equipment in the lab may include	PPE, an emergency shower, an eye wash station
An MSDS provides information on	Chemicals
Reaction to latex products may include	irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, anaphylaxis
The yellow diamond in the NFPA label indicates	Reactivity warning
Hepato refers to	Liver
Cyan- refers to	blue
Hemi- means	half
-tomy means	to cut
Anti- means	against
Leuko- refers to	white
The term to define the overall the body is	homeostasis
The functional unit of the nervous system is	neuron
ATP id found in which part of the cell	Mitochondria
Which type of muscle tissue is involved in homeostasis?	Smooth
Blood is considered to be which type of tissue	Connective
Which is not a lab test that assess for well being of muscle disorders?	C & S
Which is not a lab test that assesses for disorders of the integumentary system	BUN
Hepatitis involves the	liver
Which lab tests is not useful in the assessment of liver problems?	AST, GGT, ALP
_______ promotes the breakdown of glycogen back to glucose	glucagon
In which system does hematopoiesis occur?	Digestive
The functional unit of the kidney is known as	nephron
Microbiology may perform the following lab tests for urologic disorders	C & S
ABG's typically test for	Respiratory disorders
Which hormone regulates water reabsorption by the kidney?	ADH
The hormone that can be detected by early pregancy tests is	HCG
Thyroxine is otherwise known as	T4
Hormones are produced by which body system	endocrine
Which blood vessels are a single cell in thickness?	capillaries
Veins and arteries are composed of how many layers?	3
A characteristic of arteries is	they have a thick muscle layer lining the lumen
An average adult has _______ L of blood.	5 to 6
Plasma consitutes _______ % of total blood volume	55
another name for a white blood cell (WBC) is	leukocyte
The main function of leukocytes is to	protect the body against infection
Which leukocyte is known as a phagocyte?	neutrophil
Platelets remain in the circulation for	9 to 12 days
Which cellular component is responsible for the transport of hemoglobin?	RBC's
Which lab test does not assist in diagnosing HIV infection?	APTT
A group of inherited disorders marked by increased bleeding times is known as	hemophilias
Which organ is not included in the lymphatic system?	liver
Helper T cells are needed to make	antibodies
Which hormone regulates water reabsorption by the kidney?	ADH
Which of the following is not anticoagulant?	EDTA
The most common antiseptic used in routine venipuncture is	Isopropyl alcohol
How many times may a needle be used before discarding it?	1
Which of the following indicates the largest-sized needle?	16 guage
Complete clotting of a blood sample ina a SST (gold or red-gray) tube takes _______ minutes at room temperature	60
Serum contains	Polygel
Which color coded tube does not contain any additives?	Red, glass tube
EDTA prevent coagulation in blood tubes by	Binding Calcium
Tubes with Gray tops are used for	Glucose tolerance tests
Tubes with green tops may contain	Sodium Heparin
The smaller the gauge number, the	Larger the lumen diameter
Blood banks use a _______ gauge needle to collect blood from donors for transfusion	16-18
Blood Collection tubes containing an anticoagulant should be	inverted gently and repeatedly after blood collection
Tubes containing the SPS anticoaguant are used for	Blood culture analysis
Blood Collected in lavender topped tubes is used for which tubes	CBC
Blood collected in gray-topped tubes is used for which test?	FBS
Blood Collected in light blue topped tubes is used in which test?	Coagulation
Which is not the purpose of the requisition?	Filling insurance claims
Which vein is often the only one that can be palpated in an obese patient?	cephalic
Upon entering a patients room, you should first	Introduce yourself
Which vein lies close to the brachial artery?	basilic
At what angle should a veinpuncture needle penetrate the skin?	15-30 degrees
Which information must attach on the patient's ID band and the requisition?	DOB, ID number, Patient's name
When should the tourniquet be removed from the arm in a venipuncture procedure	Before the needle is withdrawn
Tourniquet should be placed _______ inches above the venipuncture site	2 to 3
The following can occur if the tourniquet is left on the patient too long	Hematoma
Hematomas can be caused by	removing the needle before removing the tourniquet
An increase in the ration of formed elements to plasma is called	hemoconcentration
Small red spots on the skin are referred to as	petechiae
If you are asked to perform a venipuncture on a patient who is not wearing an ID band, you should	Ask the patient's nurse to attach a new ID band before proceeding
Which vein is the first choice for venipuncture?	Median Cubital
During the venipuncture procedure, the tourniquent should stay on no longer than	1 minute
Dermal punctures are performed on	capillaries
Which of the following has a higher value in capillary blood as opposed to venous blood?	Hemoglobin
Good candidates for dermal collection include patients who	Require frequent collection, are obese, are severely dehydrated
Dermal puncture may be appropriate in elderly patients because	their veins tend to be small and fragile
An infant heel warming device should be applied for approximately	3-5 minutes
The depth of the heel puncture should not be more than	2.0 mm
Which finger is most widely used for capillary collection?	ring (fourth digit)
In performing a dermal puncture, the puncture should be	perpendicular to the whorls of the fingerprint
The location for heel sticks is the	Medial or lateral borders of the plantar surface
In a dermal puncture, which test is collected first?	Blood smear
Which test cannot be collected by dermal puncture?	Blood cultures
Which medication does not interfere with the BT test?	Acetaminophen
At what level does the blood pressure cuff remain during the BT test?	20 mm Hg
A normal BT result is	2-10 seconds
How frequently is the blood wicked during a BT test?	Every 30 seconds
If a stat test is ordered and the patient is not in his or her room, you should	locate the patient
Which lab department may require special patient ID?	blood bank
Collapsed veins can be caused by	too large a needle for the vein, too much vacuum asserted on the vessel, the plunger being pulled too quickly
Which of the following could be a cause of hemolysis?	Vigorously mixing the tubes
To avoid reflux of an anticoagulant, you should do all of the following except:	Keep the patient's arm elevated above the heart
Conditions that may alter the quality of a specimen or cause harm to the patient during a blood draw including the following	Edematous tissue, mastectomies, hematomas
When performing a butterfly draw using the hand vein,	place the tourniquet on the patient's wrist
Povidine-iodine is not recommended for	Dermal puncture
Hemolysis is	Destruction of blood cells
Which test result is not affected by patient position	blood alcohol
Lymphostasis is	lack of lymph fluid movement
To enhance vein prominence, you can	Tap the antecubital area with the index and middle finger
Hemoconcentration is	Alteration of the ratio of elements in the blood

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