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The three major phases of laboratory testing that a QA program should evaluate include a. mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation. b. pre-op, operative, and post-op. c. pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical. d. outpatient, inpatient, and non-patient. - c. pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical. The process by which test results achieve the same high levels of accuracy and precision that can be reproduced across measurement systems, laboratories and time is ...

Amtrak Conductors and Engineer are classified as class ______ employees - C. [1.103] Should employees in electrified territory be familiar with the location and operation of radios and telephones? - Yes [1.204] When using railroad telephone lines or radios, and you hear the word "EMERGENCY" repeated three times, what must be done? - All others using the phone line or radio channel must yield immediately. [1.205] All occurrences or conditions which are likely to affect electric Operation...

1. A 45-year-old patient is found supine on the floor. Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations, and vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be taken next? - b. Supplemental oxygen and suction 2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath are likely to have what condition? - a. Pulmonary embolism 3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to cause a/an: - a....

Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? A. Fever B. Chest Wall Pain C. Vomiting D. Renal Failure - A. Fever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is flush and his urine is dark yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P 128, R 24, temp is 38 C. Which type of shock should you suspect? A. Hypovolemic B. Obstructive C. Septic D. Cardiogenic - C. Septic A 20-year old male college student complains of acute onset of f...

A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? - Administering epinephrine as early as possible A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular ve...

1. What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility 2. Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfilltheir primary responsibility. 3. List five examples of secondary responsibilitiesthat should never interfere with patron surveil- lance. 4. List five characteristics of a professional life-guard. 5. Lifeguards should always do what? Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron surveillanc...

List the four steps a lay responder (you) will take in an emergency – 1. Recognize that an emergency exists 2. Decide to take action 3. Activate the EMS system 4. Give care consistent with your knowledge + training until EMS arrives + takes over List the four primary ways to RECOGNIZE an emergency – 1. Unusual sights 2. Unusual sounds 3. Unusual odors 4. Unusual appearance/behaviors Why might a person not respond to someone who needs

What are the three steps to follow in any emergency? - Check, Call, Care How long should each rescue breath last on victims of all ages? - 1 second Which situations could signal that there is an emergency? - Unusual behaviors, unusual sounds, and unusual odors You should continue CPR until - 1. Scene becomes unsafe 2. An EMS personnel arrives and takes over 3. Show obvious signs of life 4. You are too tired to continue 5. You are alone and you need to grab an AED and to call 9-1-1 Signs...

You and your colleagues have been providing high-quality CPR for and using the AED on Mr. Sauer. While providing ventilations, you notice that Mr. Sauer moves and appears to be breathing. What is the correct course of action? - Stop CPR, check for breathing and a pulse and monitor Mr. Sauer until the advanced cardiac life support team takes over. Upon entering Mr. Cohen's room, you find him on the ground, unresponsive. After immediately initiating the emergency response system, what is ...

EMS - Emergency Medical Services Your role in the EMS system - First Responder 4 steps to take in an emergency - 1. Recognize that an emergency exists 2. Decide to act 3. Activate the ems system 4. Give care until help takes over 4 ways to recognize an emergency - 1. Unusual noises 2. Unusual sights 3. Unusual odors 4. Unusual appearances Barriers to Act - - Panic or fear of doing something wrong - Being unsure of the person's condition and what

Your commander wants you to brief the staff about your experiences during your last deployment, what type of military briefing will you use? - A) Information briefing B) Decision briefing C) Staff briefing D) Mission briefing The briefing you've prepared for the commander contains recommended solutions from an analysis or study of a problem. What type of military briefing have you prepared? - A) Information briefing B) Decision briefing C) Staff briefing D) Mission briefing What is ...

Operational Environment and Associated Threats - General Threat Health Threat What are the different Health Threats? - Diseases- Foodborne, Waterborne, Vectors Occupational and Environmental Health Hazard Poisonous or Toxic Flora/ Fauna Health Effects from weapons Physiologic and Psychological Stressors What are the AMEDD Warfighting Functions? - Health Service Support (HSS)- Defined as all support and services performed. -Casualty Care, Medical Evacuation, Medical Logistics (MEDLOG) Fo...

A 42-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with complaints of fatigue, shortness of breath, back pain and nausea. A 12-lead ECG is obtained and shows ST-segment depression in leads II, III, and aVF and intermittent runs of nonsustained ventricular tachycardia. Cardiac serum markers are elevated. These findings suggest which condition? - High-risk non-ST-segment elevation ACS (NSTE-ACS) A patient is being treated in the emergency department and is determined to have NSTE-ACS....

The resuscitation team suspects that hyperkalemia is the cause of cardiac arrest in a patient brought to the emergency department. Which finding on a 12-lead ECG would confirm this suspicion? - Wide-complex ventricular rhythm or tall, pointed T waves A patient with dyspnea and a change in mental status arrives at the emergency department. The healthcare team completes the necessary assessments and begins to care for the patient, including initiating cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, suppleme...

What is the failure to use that degree of care which n ordinary person of reasonable prudence would use under similar circumstances? - Negligence What is a situation involving a person other than an insured? - Third Party Loss What is the responsibility to another for one's negligence? - Liability Mary has a homeowner's policy. Her Coverage A limit of liability is $250,000 and her Coverage B limit of liability is $125,000. Her policy has a 2% deductible. What is her deductible? - $5,...

What is the amount of air that normally reaches the alveoli in an adult? - correct answer 350ml How much air is in the average adult ventilation? - correct answer 500ml How much air is lost in the area of dead space when an adult is ventilating? - correct answer 150ml A 67 year old male complains of mild respiratory distress. He smokes 4 packs of cigarettes a day and reports a consistent cough and frequent respiratory infections. Chest sounds

Mrs. West wears glasses and dentures and has enjoyed considerable pain relief from arthritis through acupuncture. She is concerned about whether or not Medicare will cover these items and services. What should you tell her? - Medicare does not cover acupuncture, or, in general, glasses or dentures. Mr. Bickford did not quite qualify for the extra help low-income subsidy under the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug program and he is wondering if there is any other option he has for obtaining help...

1. Types of Medicare Advantage Plans: PPO, HMO, MSA, Cost Plan, PFFS 2. Medicare-Medicaid plans: Serve both Medicare and Medicaid individuals. In- clude Part D coverage. Individuals sometimes referred to as dual eligibles 3. Medicare Cost Plan: Type of Medicare health plan. Have Part B to enroll. Can join anytime plan is accepting new members. A non network provider will can charge higher coinsurances and deuctibles. Different enrollment/disenrollment periods apply. Can get Part D Rx covera...

Mr. Kelly has substantial financial means. He enrolled in Original Medicare and purchased a Medigap policy many years ago that offered prescription drug coverage. - He will incur a late enrollment penalty Mr. Capadona would like to purchase a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan and a Medigap plan to pick up costs not covered by that plan. What should you tell him? - It is illegal for you to sell What impact, if any will the medicare access and CHIP reauthorization act of 2015 - The Part B... Yo...

1. Mr. Carlini has heard that Medicare prescription drug plans are only offered through private companies under a program known as Medicare Advantage (MA), not by the government. He likes Original Medicare and does not want to sign up for an MA product, but he also wants prescription drug coverage. What should you tell him? - Mr. Carlini can stay with Original Medicare and also enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan through a private company that has contracted with the government to...