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a patient is considered legally blind if visual acuity is ____ or less in the better eye with corrective lenses
20/200
When a patient goes into cardiac arrest, CPR is necessary ____ using an AED.
before and after
when a patient expires in the office, who is typically notified to pick up the body for postmortem examination?
coroner
An AED should not be used on a patient:
located in water
when injuries are ____, multiple sites are usually involved and considerable medical attention is required.
severe
when measuring a child’s chest circumference, the measuring tape should be placed:
directly over the nipples
when patients have heat exhaustion, they may experience
dizziness and fatigue
bleeding from a vein will produce
a steady flow of dark red blood
if a patient has a sprain, ice should be applied for the first ____ hours
48-72
A patient preparing for a Pap test should be instructed not to douche for ____ hours prior to the test.
48
what test is used to evaluate patients suspected of having pulmonary insufficiency
spirometry testing
it is customary to weigh infants
unclothed
The Papanicolaou (Pap) technique is a cytologic screening test that detects:
cancer
A Pap test should be scheduled _____ the menstrual period.
at least 5 days after
which of the following is a symptom of neglect
apparent malnutrition
A simple, noninvasive test that measures the patient’s pulse rate and oxygen saturation (SAT) level in the blood is:
pulse oximetry
when you assist a patient into the stirrups during a gynecological exam, you are helping her get into what position.
lithotomy
a normal pregnancy can range from _____ weeks
37-41
what type of burn is caused by contact with, ingestion, inhalation or injection
chemical
an abdominal thrust is used to relieve an obstructed airway in adults and children over the age of:
1yr
AutoCyte, a new liquid-based form of Pap testing, involves collecting the sample with a
plastic broom
When using AutoCyte, the collection device is swished how many times in the preservative solution?
10
female patients should be instructed to perform breast self-examinations:
each month, following their menstrual period
the accurate measurement of height and weight is best done on a ____ scale.
balance beam
what is the normal oral temperature range?
97.6-99.6 F