HEMATOLOGY AND CLINICAL CHEMISTRY COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND

HEMATOLOGY AND CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026
> Quality asks ____________________. Answer: The patient to describe
the pain
- EX: Burning, sharp, dull, aching, stabbing, etc.

> Region/radiation/referral asks _________________________. Answer:
1. Where is the pain?
2. Does the pain stay there or travel?

> SAMPLER Answer: S - Signs/symptoms
A - Allergies
M - Medications
P - Pertinent past medical history
L - Last oral intake (what and when)
E - Events preceding the current illness/injury
R - Risk factors

> Risk factors include _____________________. Answer: Recreational
substance use, recent travel, COVID exposure, etc.

> ________________________ are taken during the secondary survey.
Answer: 1. Vital signs
2. Full body or focused physical exam

> Vital signs Answer: 1. Pulse
2. Respirations
3. Blood pressure
4. Temperature

> Pulse Answer: 1. Check central and peripheral pulses
2. Compare bilaterally
3. Assess rate, quality, and regularity
- Consider ECG if abnormal