Rainbows and Butterflies
What is the correct angle of insertion for venipuncture?
15-30 degrees
At what age should colorectal screening begin?
45 y/o
What is the test called that screens for cervical cancer?
Pap smear
Which kind of communication uses expressive behaviors and body language?
Nonverbal communication
The provider has ordered a CBC. What color tube should be used?
Lavender
A patient rolls up her sleeve in anticipation of a flu vaccine. What type of consent did the patient give?
Implied
Did you hear about the guy whose left side was cut off?
He's all right now.
When drawing a blood culture, the MA must clean the site with:
Iodine or Chorhexidine
How much alcohol per day is considered moderate drinking for a female?
1 drink per day
40
Which letter style is most commonly used in healthcare?
Full Block
What do you do when a patient indicates he has history of passing out during blood draws?
Place the patient in a semi-fowlers or supine position.
When is expressed written consent needed?
What do clouds wear beneath their pants?
Thunderwear
In what color tube should a plasma chemistry blood tests be drawn?
Green or Green/Gray Marble
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Vulvar candidas is an example of this type of microorganism.
Fungus
Participating in a conversation by repeating words or phrases is called:
Active Listening
Which 2 fingers are best for a capillary puncture?
Third or fourth finger (ring and middle)
Grandma is losing some of her mental capacity. Grandma wants her daughter to be able to make decisions about her health care if she is unable to do so. The daughter will be named the ___.
Urine my thoughts
What color tube are coagulation studies such as PT/INR and PTT drawn in?
Light Blue
Name two recommendations of foods we should LIMIT according to the American Heart Association for a heart-healthy diet.
Limit sugary drinks, sweets, fatty meats, salty food, highly processed foods, alcohol.
What patient position is used for a gynecologic exam?
Lithotomy
Manipulative
What is the pooling of blood under the skin during or after a blood draw called?
Hematoma
Which act is responsible for ensuring workplace safety?
OSHA
Why did the banana go to the doctor?
He wasn't peeling well.
How long should a tube without an anticoagulant additive stand before centrifuge?
30 - 45 min
This gives a brief description of the illness, treatment and condition. It explains why a patient was admitted to the hospital, a treatment summary, reason for discharge, and what further treatment is recommended.
Discharge summary
What is the gene that puts a person at a significant risk for breast and ovarian cancer
BRCA
Name 1 technique for dealing with an angry patient
Remain calm and professional, use active listening skills, apologize, use facts, avoid sarcasm, offer solution, refer to superior.
What color stopper does the SST tube have?
Red-Gray Marble (tiger top)
CPR and intubation
What did the doctor say to the gingerbread man when his knee was sore?
Try icing it.
You need to draw a GREEN, YELLOW, LAVENDER, and LIGHT BLUE tube of blood. Put these tubes in order of the draw.
Yellow, Light blue, Green, Lavender.
What are the two common healthcare delivery models that practice team-based patient care?
ACO (Accountable Care Organization) and PCMH (Patient Centered Medical Home)
If a pap smear result is abnormal, a patient will have this procedure that looks at the cells on the cervix with a specialized microscope.
In this letter style, the salutation and complementary close are omitted. The signature is in all caps.
Simplified
What is the last vein of choice in the ante-cubital space?
Basilic
What are the two types of torts?
Intentional and Unintentional
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