Capillary Punctures
Where do you perform a capillary puncture on an infant?
On the heel
The time limit for having a tourniquet applied to the arm is
1 minute
What is the first step to utilize an AED?
Turn on AED
____ is the study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood- forming organs.
Hematology
HIPPA requires all medical records to be retained for at least how many years?
6 years
The ____ drop of blood should be wiped off the finger after the lancet puncture to remove any excess alcohol.
First
What needle gauges are commonly used when you perform a venipuncture?
21-23 guage
What is the ratio for compression to breathes when performing 1 rescuer infant CPR?
30:2
What does CLIA stand for?
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
If an error is made while documenting in a patients chart, how should the correction be made?
Draw a single line through it, initial, date.
Elevating the arm increases the pressure from the flow of blood, i.e., the blood is flowing down the arm. TRUE/FALSE
False, it reduces
Fainting
During hand washing, how long should you rub your hands together?
At least 20 seconds
The destruction of blood cells is called what?
Hemolysis
When documenting what color ink should the MA use?
Black
To ensure adequate blood flow and prevent injury, the proper approach is to utilize the ___ or ___ finger of the patients non dominant hand.
Ring/Middle
Ketones will be increased increased as a result of prolonged sitting of a urine sample at room tempture? True/ False
False
When an ill or injured person is responsive, as a first aid provider you always ask if you may help. What do you do when an ill or injured person is confused and needs help?
If the person is confused or can't answer, assure the person wants help.
What does HPIP stand for?
History Physical Impression Plan
4 examples of a patients demographic information.
Full name, DOB, Address, Race, Gender, Language
Red blood cells are packed by _____ and make up a quarter of the blood by volume.
Centrifugation
When doing a 24-hr urine collection it's important the patient knows to ____ the first morning sample.
Discard
After an incident at a workplace, why should you report the injury after taking care of an injured person?
For insurance purposes
It is important to read the results of a hematocrit from ___ of the packed cells.
Top
In the medical office the most frequently performed pulmonary function test is?
Spirometry