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Which of the supplies should be in the exam room?
A. Sigmoidoscope
B. EKG machine
C. Biohazard waste
D. Examination table with stirrups
C. Correct
Every examination room should have a biohazard waste container for safe disposal.
What following needle size would be used for a tuberculin test?
A. 31 G
B 26 1/2
C.25 1/2
D 18. 1/2
26gage 1.5 26 gauge one and a half.
What is a MAR?
A MAR is a legal, chronological document used by healthcare providers to record all medications given to a patient—drug name, dose, route, time, and the person administering. It can be paper or electronic (eMAR).
Purpose/uses:
Example entries: medication name, strength, scheduled time, initials/signature of nurse, dose given, and any notes (e.g., patient refused, vomiting, adverse reaction).
A patient has been prescribed two 200 mg tablets of Ibuprofen. At which point should you initiate or sign the MAR during the medication administration process?
A. After you confirm the medical order
B. After administering the medication to the patient?
C. After you verify the medication order with MAR.
D. After preparing the medication.
B. After after administrating the medication to patient.
Capillary puncture?
The method of acquiring blood from a fingertip or heel.
After a patient leaves a room, what do you do?
Clean it.
Sanitize it.
What is a subcutaneous injection?
This would be for epinephrine only.
This is an insulin allergy medication only.
45 degrees 23 to 25G 5/8 of an inch needle
What is a regular BP?
120/80
Angles of upper dermis?
a. 15 degrees
b. 45 degrees
c. 90 degrees
A.15 degrees
Chief complaint?
Primary reason for the office visit.
If a patient vomits in the trash can after you room them, what will be your first step?
Offer them an emesis bag, continue to make them feel comfortable until the Dr. comes in.
What is an intradermal injection?
This would be a TB test with the wheel.
The forearm with 5-15 degrees, 25-27 gauge needle. 1/4-1/2 inch.
What is GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux, also known as common GERD. Everyone has it. Acid in the stomach lining. You sometimes feel like puking and have an upset stomach. You feel like you are throwing up acid from your belly! BLAH!!!
A patient has a deep wound in their scalp. Which of the type of wound closures should be used?
A. Absorbable sutures
B. NON Asobable sutures
C. Sterile tape
D. Surgical Staples
D is correct, it allows for the closure of the wounds under high tension, such as on the trunk, extremities and scalp.
What is a bevel?
Area around the surface of a needle point.
A baby came in with a high temperature, and the mother did not give any Tylenol or IBU because they wanted you to acknowledge that their baby had a temperature. What is the first thing that you would do?
Ask the provider who is on to give an order to give Tylenol or IBU if the child is not allergic to anything.
Many medications require storage in the refrigerator or freezer. How often should thermometers be checked?
A. Annually
B. Daily
C Monthly
D. Weekly
B. It needs to be checked daily to make sure all the medications are within their temperature range.
Where can you find an advance directive in a patient's medical record?
A. Demographic data
B. Administrative data
C. Correspondence
D. Financial information.
B. An advance directive would be found in the administrative data section of a patients medical record.
Which of the following are benefits of wound closure?
(select all that apply)
A. Allows for frequent irrigation of the wound bed.
B. Helps minimize scarring
C. Is a painless procedure.
D.Prevents infection.
E. Aids in healing.
B, D, and E are correct. Once the wound is closed, you will not be able to irrigate the wound bed. This is because wound closures can be quite painful and in some instances anesthetized should be admited.
Electrocardiogram, EKG.
A cardiac test that records the electrical activity of the heart and provides information about heart rate and rhythm. and can show evidence of a previous heart attack.
How often should you change the paper on the table after a patient is done?
Every time.
Which of the items should be disposed of in the trash and not the sharps container? (Select all that apply)
A. Alcohol pad
B. Gloves
C. Needle and syringe
D. Gauze
E. Bandages
A, B, C, and E are correct.
Which of the following would result in contamination field?
A. Placing the mayo stand above the MA's waist?
B. Forceps that are placed on the one-inch border
C. Touching the inner area of the wrapper with the sterile glove
D. Placing the Mayo stand 12 inches from the MA.
B is correct!
Once the sterile field is set up, the border of 1 inch at the edge of the sterile drape is considered non-sterile.
Place all objects away from the field and away from the 1 inch border.
Which of the following are postsurgical discharge instructions for a patient who had a biopsy of the breast? (select all that apply)
A.Change the dressing
B. Observe signs of infection.
C. Eat a balanced diet.
D. Apply medication to the wound.
E. Refrain from working for 14 days.
A, B, and D are correct.
Post-surgical instructions for a biopsy should include basic wound care, such as applying any medication to the incision.
DNR?
An order written in the hospital or on a legal form