CPCT Trivia 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which position places the patient flat on their back?
- Prone
- Lateral recumbent
- Supine (Correct answer)
- Fowler's
Correct answer: Supine
The supine position places the patient lying flat on their back, facing upward.
Question 2: A patient's chart shows a temperature of 38.9°C. What is this in Fahrenheit?
- 98.2°F
- 100.2°F
- 102.0°F (Correct answer)
- 104.0°F
Correct answer: 102.0°F
38.9°C converts to approximately 102.0°F using the formula (°C × 9/5) + 32.
Question 3: Which of the following is considered a 'diarthrosis' (freely movable joint)?
- Sutures of the skull
- Pubic symphysis
- Knee joint (Correct answer)
- Intervertebral discs
Correct answer: Knee joint
The knee joint is a diarthrosis (synovial joint) that allows free movement in multiple directions.
Question 4: What does 'PRN' mean on a medication order?
- Per routine nurse
- As needed (Correct answer)
- Before meals
- After meals
Correct answer: As needed
PRN stands for 'pro re nata,' a Latin term meaning as needed or as the situation demands.
Question 5: Which blood type is considered the universal donor for red blood cells?
- AB positive
- O positive
- O negative (Correct answer)
- AB negative
Correct answer: O negative
O negative blood type has no A, B, or Rh antigens and can be given to patients of any blood type.
Question 6: The Heimlich maneuver is used to relieve which condition?
- Cardiac arrest
- Airway obstruction by a foreign body (Correct answer)
- Anaphylactic shock
- Fainting
Correct answer: Airway obstruction by a foreign body
The Heimlich maneuver uses abdominal thrusts to expel a foreign body blocking the airway.
Question 7: Which of the following correctly describes the 'chain of infection'?
- Pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host (Correct answer)
- Host, pathogen, environment, mode of transmission
- Reservoir, pathogen, host, environment, immunity
- Exposure, infection, illness, transmission, recovery
Correct answer: Pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
The chain of infection has six links: pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.
CPCT Trivia 3
Which position places the patient flat on their back?