What can be a problem for the phlebotomist in working with an obese patient?
A. The patient may have difficulty understanding instructions.
B. It may be difficult to visualize or palpate the patient's veins.
C. The patient's veins may have excessive scar tissue.
D. The patient may become disoriented and uncooperative.
Answer: B
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a. Poor circulation b. Defective heart valves c. Gradual weight loss d. Blood clots in the blood vessels
The term "floor stock" refers to:
A) Expired medications that have been moved from the shelves to the floor before removal from the pharmacy. B) Medications located on patient floors to be administered by nurses. C) Medication that has been flagged for oral use only. D) Medication that requires an auxiliary label.
Fluid movement that is chaotic is known as:
a. random. c. streamlined. b. turbulent. d. transitional.
Which of the following would create the lowest P50?
a. pH = 7.26 c. PCO2 = 32 mm Hg b. pH = 7.35 d. Temperature = 39??C