The medical assistant performing a venipuncture for a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test must ________.
A. wash hands thoroughly
B. maintain temperature at a certain level
C. tell the patient to fast for 8 hours prior
D. take the blood sample while the patient is lying down
Answer: B
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Which of the following assessment findings contraindicates the use of a traction splint to treat a femur injury?
a. A gross deformity of the hip that indicates dislocation b. Decreased pedal pulse rate c. Numbness in the foot d. An open fracture
The therapist is measuring a patient's tidal volume as the patient receives mechanical ventilation. The pneumotachometer being used is a differential pressure flowmeter type incorporated in the system of the mechanical ventilator, which is currently administering 100% O2 to the patient. By what percent will the measurement be in error because of the 100% O2?
A. 5% B. 12% C. 16% D. 21%
For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given
The following was recorded on an inpatient face sheet: Metastatic carcinoma of the brain from the lung The history and physical in the patient's record documents the following: Previous surgery: This patient had a resection of the left lung approximately one year ago, with no evidence of recurrence at this site at this time.
Andy Moon is diagnosed with juvenile diabetes that is uncontrolled. Which is the correct fifth digit?
Fifth Digit Description 0 Type 2 or unspecified type, not stated as uncontrolled 1 Type 1 (juvenile type), not stated as uncontrolled 2 Type 2 or unspecified type, uncontrolled 3 Type 1 (juvenile type), uncontrolled A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3