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Petechiae is best described as Tiny purplish spots. Which of the following equipment should a phlebotomist use for a routine venipuncture procedure using the evacuated tube method? Multiple sample needle After collecting a bilirubin test, a phlebotomist should take which of the following actions postvenipuncture to ensure an accurate test result? The specimen should be kept away from direct light If a phlebotomist receives a call from the laboratory with a critical value after the physician...

Hazards associated with compressed gases include: a. Oxygen displacement b. Explosions c. Toxic gas exposures d. All of the above d. All of the above Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct? a. You do not need to wash your hands before putting on gloves b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them c. It is acceptable to reuse gloves if you wash them first d. It is acceptable to wear multiple layers of gloves and peel off each layer between tasks b. Turn gl...

What orders do you expect from the physician to decrease the risk of contrast induced nephropathy in a patient who has been identified as at risk? Pre-operative hydration with intravenous normal saline When setting up a pressure monitoring system for an arterial line, what kind of tubing is used to transmit pressure waves from the patient to the transducer? Non-compliant An occlusion of which coronary artery will decrease blood supply to the SA node? Right coronary artery What radiology ...

Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine? phenazopyridine (Pyridium) You are ordered to give digoxin. Your patient’s vital signs are as follows: Blood Pressure 130/75, Temp 97.9 oral, HR 52, O2 Sat 100% room air. What should you do next? Hold digoxin and call the provider Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood transfusion because: Normal Saline is an isotonic solution and prevents cell hemolysis Patien...

Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should you attend to FIRST? A patient complaining of shortn...

Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many mililiters should be given? 0.25 mililiters Upon inspecting a patient’s epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What should you do? A) Position the patient on their side B) Place the patient in a prone position C) Check the epidural line for kinks ***D) Contact the anesthesia provider What set of findings indicates a patient i...

You are to obtain informed consent for a Spanish-speaking patient scheduled for surgery. You do not speak Spanish and are having difficulty communicating with your patient. Which of the following resources would be most appropriate to utilize in order to obtain consent? The hospitals language interpreter You’re reviewing the discharge medication list of a patient diagnosed with gastric ulcer. Which of the following medication should you question? Acetylsalicylic acid ( Bauer buffered asp...

A 22-year-old man with sickle cell disease is brought into the ED by Campus Police from his local university. He is complaining of increasing pain to his bilateral lower extremities, consistent with his past sickle cell pain crisis. Which intervention would you expect the provider to order? IV Fluids Normal Saline TPA would be contraindicated for which of the following patients? 80 year old diagnosed with stroke 2 weeks ago A 24 year old female, who has recently received methotrexate for ...

Healthcare professionals are required to report suspected cases of child and elder abuse: B. In all states Which of the following statements is accurate concerning advance healthcare directives? D. Emergency medical technicians cannot honor AHD’s Which of the following statements is accurate? D. Providers should always consider alternatives to the use of physical restraints Which statement is accurate concerning the portability of advance healthcare directives? B. In some cases, if laws...

What does a comprehensive systematic analysis following a sentinel event help identify? The contributory factors associated with the event. Which of the following is part of the integrated Ethics model? supports ethical behavior in everyday interactions in the workplace What is an example of patients’ rights? Patients are entitled to refuse an experimental drug. Acceptable patient identifiers included Name and Birthday Which of the following are good practice when listening to patients...

Gestational diabetes screening occurs between what weeks gestation? 24-48 When you ask the patient to take a deep breath in and then palpate over the RUQ abdomen. Positive when pain is elicited. This is a sign of ___________. Murphy's sign; cholecystitis What are names of LABA medications? salmeterol What is encopresis in children? stool incontinence after the age of being toilet trained The medical term for being cross-eyed strabismus What is atopic dermatitis? eczema Tests used to diag...

Hemoglobin value (Hgb) Males 14-17.4 g/dl Females 12-16 g/dl Hematocrit (Hct) Males 42-52 percent Females 36-48 percent MCV 80-100 fL

When should pediatrics be screened for hyperlipidemia? between 9 and 11 years old What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis? progressive dysmenorrhea What is treatment for first-line endometriosis? cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs How is endometriosis diagnosed? via transvaginal ultrasound What are risk factors for the development of cervical cancer? HIV, immunocompromised, low socioeconomic status, smoking, hispanic, DES daughters, long term contraceptive use What does the D in melanoma stand ...

What is the recommended treatment for cat scratch disease? usually self-limiting and presents with lymphadenopathy that goes away on it's own; severe cases may benefit from azithromycin What is the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea? e coli What bacteria is responsible for causing cat scratch disease? bartonella henselae What are the 4 different components of tetralogy of fallot? overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, and a ventricular septal defect W...

Normal sinus rhythm Regular Rate: 60-100 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec Sinus Bradycardia Regular Rate: <60 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 secSinus Tachycardia

Hazards associated with compressed gases include: a. Oxygen displacement b. Explosions c. Toxic gas exposures d. All of the above - ️️d. All of the above Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct? a. You do not need to wash your hands before putting on gloves b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them c. It is acceptable to reuse gloves if you wash them first d. It is acceptable to wear multiple layers of gloves and peel off each layer between tasks...

Hazards associated with compressed gases include: a. Oxygen displacement b. Explosions c. Toxic gas exposures d. All of the above<<Ans>>d. All of the above Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct? a. You do not need to wash your hands before putting on gloves b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them c. It is acceptable to reuse gloves if you wash them first d. It is acceptable to wear multiple layers of gloves and peel off each layer betw...

Which of the following healthcare settings is generally for people who will die in six months or less? A. Hospice care B. Long-term care C. Outpatient care D. Acute care - A. Hospice care Which of the following statements is true of long-term care? A. People with terminal illnesses do not live in long-term care facilities. B. Most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic. C. People who live in long-term facilities are never able to return home. D. Long-term care takes place ...

Gestational diabetes screening occurs between what weeks gestation? - 24-28 When you ask the patient to take a deep breath in and then palpate over the RUQ abdomen. Positive when pain is elicited. This is a sign of ___________. - Murphy's sign; cholecystitis What are names of LABA medications? - salmeterol What is encopresis in children? - stool incontinence after the age of being toilet trained The medical term for being cross-eyed - strabismus

After leaving the left ventricle, blood enters which of the following structures? Select one: a. Superior vena cava b. Aorta c. Inferior vena cava d. Pulmonary artery - Aorta Which of the following joints is between the metacarpals and phalanxes? Select one: a. Condyloid b. Pivot c. Saddle d. Hinge - Condyloid According to continuing education requirements, which of the following is true? Select one: a. Accumulate 2 units of approved continuing education each year. b. Accumulate 2...