Preexamination errors are variables that occur to a sample before the sample is tested. The type of error caused by a patient would be:
a. the patient eating a candy bar when the test is supposed to be fasting
b. the phlebotomist putting the incorrect name on the tube of blood
c. the tube breaking in transport
d. the sample not being put on ice when cooling of the specimen is required
a
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breathing, or circulation. When performing the secondary assessment on this patient, which one of the following is most appropriate? A) Rapid head-to-toe exam B) Immediate transport C) Placement of a nasal airway D) Physical exam of the leg
Which law or agency helps protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable health information?
A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) C. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A pediatric patient involved in a drowning emergency may present with:
A. cerebral edema. B. hypoglycemia. C. abdominal distention. D. chest pain