Blood & Tubes
How many times should an EDTA tube be inverted?
8-10 times
What is the least accurate measurement of body temperature?
Axillary
Where should v2 lead be placed?
Left side of the chest, 4th intercostal space
How many breaths must be measured during spirometry?
Three
What's the name of the instrument that would be used to examine a patients eye?
Ophthalmoscope
What color tube is always drawn first?
Red
What is the most accurate and reliable measurement of body temperature?
Rectal
What can cause a wandering baseline?
Lotion or cream on the skin, patient movement
A flat lesion that is a different color than the surrounding skin.
Macule
Which specialty would treat conditions like ARDS, SOB and COPD
Pulmonology
What is the additive in light blue blood tubes?
Sodium Citrate
How many minutes does it take for a urine pregnancy test to result?
3 minutes
Which of the following waves represents Atrial Depolarization?
Q, T, U, P
P Wave
These attach bones to muscles.
Tendons
Which allied health professional provides assistance in improving range of motion?
Physical Therapist
How long should serum specimens be allowed to clot prior to centrifugation?
30 minutes
Orthostatic Blood Pressure
Which wave represents the relaxation of the ventricles?
R, ST, T, QRS
T Wave
The name of the glands that produce sweat.
Sudoriferous
Which autoimmune disease effects connective tissues especially in the joints?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
How should light sensitive samples be prepared for transport?
Wrapped in foil
What is a test used to measure breathing capacity?
Spirometry
What is the inital negative deflection produced by ventricular polarization?
Q, R, T, S
Q Wave
Not getting enough of which vitamin can lead to pernicious anemia?
Vitamin B12
Which part of the heart receives the deoxygenated blood from the body?
Right Atrium