To make sure you identify the patient correctly prior to blood collection, you should ____.
A. call the patient by name
B. Ask the patient what labs she will be having done
C. ask the patient to tell you her name
D. ask the patient to state her home address
E. verify the patient's name with the doctor
C. ask the patient to tell you her name
To identify the patient, ask the patient to tell you her full name and be sure you hear both the first and last names correctly.
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A) apply gentle pressure to the radial pulse and watch color changes to the hand. B) firmly compress and then release pressure on the nail bed. C) examine the inside lining of one or both eyelids. D) apply pressure and then release that pressure from the arm.
Which of the following statements about private-sector inspectors is MOST accurate?
A. Their legal status is more specific than in the public sector. B. They have no need of knowledge of the legal basis of their inspections. C. Their legal status may be included in their job description or in the company's fire and life safety policies. D. Insurance company inspectors should concentrate only on the code requirements of the insurance company.
Which vitamin is needed for metabolism of fats?
A. Niacin B. Vitamin B6 C. Vitamin A D. Vitamin K E. Folic acid
Which of the following should be used cautiously in individuals with history of gallbladder disease, liver impairment, and peptic ulcer?
A) niacin (vitamin B3) B) cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) C) erythromycin base D) furosemide