The first step in performing manual capillary puncture is to ________.

A. assemble the equipment
B. explain the procedure to the patient
C. wipe the site of the puncture with alcohol
D. perform hand hygiene


Answer: D

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A) Implement a tracking system for errors and communicate with all staff involved on a regular basis to review. B) Educate patients or caregivers about medication before dispensing. C) Confirm patient identity and pertinent information before dispensing. D) Refer all questions from caregivers to the automated drug information station.

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Which of the following is not a responsibility of the state boards of pharmacy?

a. Renewal of licenses b. Approval of degree programs to teach the practice of nursing c. Approval of degree programs to teach the practice of pharmacy d. Enforcement of compliance in pharmacy practice

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If a physician performs a surgery on an inpatient basis when, according to the MCP, the surgery should be an outpatient surgery, the physician:

a. will no longer be able to perform surgery. b. will lose his or her contract with the MCP. c. can be liable for the inpatient portion of the charges. d. will not get paid at all for the surgery.

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The outermost portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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