CAPILLARIES
The ______ is expressed as a percentage by volume.
Hematocrit
The color of the caps indicates the presence or absence of an _____.
Additive
____ requires all medical records to be retained for at least 6 years.
HIPAA
What should you do if someone with an injury or illness, needs first aid and refuses care?
Phone 911 and stay until help arrives.
What is the ratio of chest compressions for an adult?
30:2
To ensure adequate blood flow and prevent injury, the proper approach is to utilize the great or ring finger of the patients ______ hand.
non-dominant
The medical assistant should encourage the patient to lie down during venipuncture to prevent _____.
____ will decrease as a result of prolonged sitting of a urine sample at room temperature.
Ketones
What do you do when an ill or injured person is confused and can't answer?
Assume the person wants help.
Rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, and a depth of at least 2 inches.
______ is the oxygen-carrying pigment in the blood, the predominant protein in the red blood cells.
Hemaglobin
____ the arm reduces the pressure from the flow of the blood.
Elevating
In the medical office, the most frequently performed pulmonary function test is?
Breathing very fast or very slow, Having trouble w/ every breath, Can only make sound or speak no more than a few words at a time between breaths is a sign of what?
Severe airway block
What is the first action you should take in a CPR scenario?
Verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim.
______ are the United States federal regulatory standards that apply to all clinical laboratory testing in the United States.
CLIA
The needle size for a venipuncture must be large enough to prevent ____.
hemolysis
Vital Signs, Exam Findings, Diagnostic Test
When performing "finding the problem" what is the most important thing to look for on the injured person?
medical jewelry
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the victim's side?
Power on the AED.
______ is the study of nature, function, and disease of the blood and of blood-forming organs.
Hematology
______ can occur if the tourniquet is left on the arm for more than one minute
Hemoconcentration
History Physical Impression Plan
What keeps you safe from other people's blood or body fluids?
Personal Protective Equipment.
What is the correct chest compression depth for an infant?
At least one third the depth of chest, or about 1 1/2 inches.