Which of the following is NOT an important action when taking an axillary temperature?
a. Have the patient fold the arm against the chest.
b. Leave the thermometer in place according to manufacturer's instructions
c. Use powder to dry the axilla.
d. Use a disposable protective sheath.
c
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a. Increase in blood CO2 levels b. Decrease in blood CO2 levels c. Decrease in blood HCO3– levels d. Increase in blood HCO3– levels
What should the health-care professional do when faced with patients from cultures with different behaviors, traditions, and values than his or her own?
A. recognize that other cultures are inferior B. avoid trying to understand their culture C. strive to understand and be tolerant of them D. get someone of a similar culture to care for the patient
A CBC is collected by fingerstick from a patient. The results of the CBC show a lower WBC and platelet count than blood collected the previous day. What caused this change?
a. The collection site was not warmed before collection. b. Betadine was used to clean the site. c. The blood was collected too slowly and partially clotted in the collection container. d. None of the above