The site illustrated above is not acceptable for dermal punctures. What is the medical term for the bone that could be punctured if a dermal puncture is performed here? A) Radius B) Calcaneus C) Metatarsal D) Patella
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Why are the tubes being inverted in this image? A) To mi…
Why are the tubes being inverted in this image? A) To mix the anticoagulants. B) They are serum collection tubes. C) These tubes are stored inverted. D) These tubes are for dermal collections
The barrel of a syringe measures blood in: A) microliters. B…
The barrel of a syringe measures blood in: A) microliters. B) centimeters. C) milliliters. D) decimeters.
A requisition indicates that you must collect blood for bloo…
A requisition indicates that you must collect blood for blood type and screen, electrolytes, and coagulation tests. Select the order in which you will collect tubes for these tests. A) Blood type and screen, coagulation tests, electrolytes B) Coagulation tests, blood type and screen, electrolytes C) Coagulation tests, electrolytes, blood type and screen D) Electrolytes, blood type and screen, coagulation tests
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is commonly used for…
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is commonly used for tests performed in A) chemistry. B) hematology. C) immunology. D) microbiology.
Where in the order of draw is a sterile draw tube, such as f…
Where in the order of draw is a sterile draw tube, such as for blood culture, placed? A) First B) After anticoagulant tubes C) After serum separator tubes D) Last
As you remove the needle from the patient’s arm, you apply p…
As you remove the needle from the patient’s arm, you apply pressure to the puncture site and you should engage the safety mechanism immediately using: (Choose all that apply) A) your index finger. B) the edge of the sharps container. C) your thumb. D) the edge of the table.
Identify one historical challenge that emerges from the hist…
Identify one historical challenge that emerges from the historical interaction between Christians and Muslims that we have studied in class. Briefly explain why the issue has caused division while trying to be as objective as possible and see things from both sides. Next, propose a solution for overcoming this historical issue. What questions or issues need to be addressed? What positions need to be reworked? What can both sides have a better response? Be as specific as possible and avoid generalities. Your goal is to come up with a plan that addresses all the specific details and concerns highlighted in your explanation of the historical challenge.
After a dermal puncture, the step before collecting blood in…
After a dermal puncture, the step before collecting blood in the microcollection container is: A) scrape the container against the site. B) wipe the first drop of blood away. C) squeeze the site. D) hold gauze against the site.
The following can help when a hand vein must be used for ven…
The following can help when a hand vein must be used for venipuncture: A) Hold the vein 1 to 2 inches below the insertion site. B) Use a large bore needle. C) Keep the patient’s hand in an upward position. D) Do not use pediatric collection tubes.