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B. Parallel to the crease of the arm
CLSI/NCCLS recommends that the IVY bleeding time incision on an adult be made:
A. perpendicular to the crease in the arm B. parallel to the crease in the arm C. anywhere on the forearm D. parallel to the lateral side of the arm |
C. Lavender
You are requested to draw a CBC for testing. What color tube do you use for collection?
A. blue B. red C. lavender D. yellow |
What is the CDC or the Center for Disease Control (pg 65)
This U.S. Department of Health and Human Services charged with the investigation and control of various diseases, especially those that are communicable and have epidemic potential.
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What is OSHA? (pg 103)
Safe working conditions are mandated by:
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What are four? (pg 154)
Number of chambers in the heart.
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A. 1 mm x 5 mm
The puncture device for the IVY bleeding time makes a standard incision of:
A. 1 mm x 5 mm B. 2 mm x 5 mm C. 1 mm x 3 mm D. 3 mm x 5 mm |
D. Light blue
MD orders a lab specimen be collected for an PT/INR. What color of tube do I proceed with:
A. purple B. royal blue C. yellow D. light blue |
What are communicable infections? Pg (65)
Pathogenic microbes that cause infections are known as this.
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What is Shock? (pg 98)
Pale, cold, clammy skin, rapid weak pulse, increased shallow breathing rate, and an expressionless face and staring eyes are all symptoms of this.
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What is 72 beats per minute? (pg 159)
This is the average heart rate of a normal adult.
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B. 40 mm HG
The blood pressure cuff should be maintained at what pressure during IVY bleeding time test?
A. 30 mm HG B. 40 mm HG C. 50 mm HG D. 60 mm HG |
A. Lavender
You are instructed to collect a HgA1C for testing. What color of tube do you collect specimen in:
A. Lavender B. red C. red tiger top tube D. green |
What is polycythemia? (pg 6)
A disorder involving over production of red blood cells.
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P.A.S.S. Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle, Squeeze the trigger, Sweep the nozzle (pg 92)
Proper operation of a fire extinguisher be remembered this acronym.
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What is the pericardium? (pg 154)
Thin, fluid filled sac surrounding the heart.
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C. 45 degree angle
When performing an ABG, the needle is inserted bevel up with at least a:
A. 15 degree angle B. 20 degree angle C. 45 degree angle D. 90 degree angle |
B. Yellow SPS
You are instructed to collect a blood culture for testing. What color tube do you proceed with:
A. Yellow SDP B. Yellow SPS C. Red D. Tiger top tube |
What is personal protective equipment? (pg 71)
Often referred to by the acronym PPE, this provides a barrier against infection.
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Rescue individuals in danger, Alarm- activate fire alarm, Confine the fire by closing all doors and windows, Extinguish the fire with the nearest suitable fire extinguisher (pg 91)
The acronym R.A.C.E stands for this code word for the order of action in the event of a fire according to the NFPA.
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What is an electrocardiogram? (pg 157)
A graphic record of the heart’s electrical activity during the cardiac cycle.
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B. radial artery
The CLSI/NCCLS recommended site for performing an arterial puncture is:
A. ulnar artery B. radial artery C. brachial artery D. femoral artery |
A. Red
You are instructed to collect CMP (complete Metabolic Panel). What color of tube do you proceed with:
A. red B. tiger top C. blue D. lavender |
What is reverse isolation? (pg 75)
This is used for patients who are highly susceptible to infections to keep healthcare workers and others from transmitting infection to the patient.
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Class A, B, C, D and K. (pg 90)
The National Fire Protection Association classifies fires into theses 5 classes.
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What is the aorta? (pg 161)
The largest artery in the body
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