Multiple Choice
Which of the following pertains to the absence of oxygen
What is anaerobic
involuntary breathing is controlled by the
medulla oblongata
This is the single most important factor in reducing the transmission of infectious agents in health care settings
What is handwashing
You are just starting your phlebotomy collection rounds at 7 am. You have been assigned the maternity ward and you have a total of 22 patients from which to collect. You greet your patient properly an explain why you are there. while putting on the gloves you ask the patient to state her name. Pt replies, Mary Jones, requisition slip does not match What should you do?
Ask to repeat name , check wristband, check with nurse to see if correct patient
The presence of excessive amount of tissue fluid; may be localized or general
What is edema
What is the first course of action if a patient has convulsions?
What is call for help
A graphic recording of the hearts electrical activity is an
What is an EKG or electrocardiogram
These are the steps for personal protection donning equipment
What is gown, mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, gloves
Able to walk, not bedridden
What is ambulatory
The liquid portion of the blood collected from a red-stoppered tube following centrifugation is
What is serum
Cleanser of choice for routine venipuncture
What is alcohol
What are the steps for removing personal protection equipment
What are gloves, goggles or face shield, gown, mask or respirator, and hand hygiene
Conditions without the presence of oxygen
What is anaerobic
low blood volume is referred to as:
What is hypovolemia
venipuncture needles are inserted at approximately what degree angle
what is 15 degrees
The position for drawing lab from a pediatric patient
What is having parent have child on lap holding arm of pediatric patient
Abbreviation for complete cell count
What is CBC
In women, venipuncture should be avoided in the arm on the side of a
What is a mastectomy
This artery in the wrist area is the most common site for arterial puncture
What is radial artery first choice, the brachial artery may be used also
The area where temperature is taken in the armpit
What is the axillary area
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, combination of artificial respiration and circulation
What is CPR