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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A) airway obstruction and respiratory distress. B) loss of consciousness and shock. C) bleeding and shock. D) the spread of infections.
Some special signs to look for with injured extremities include:
A) bulging where there is a joint or where the extremity joins the torso. B) pelvic pain on compression of the patient's hips. C) leg rotating outward or inward. D) all of the above.
You are caring for a patient that was TASERed by the police for being physically aggressive. This type of restraint works by what mechanism?
A) It temporarily stuns the cerebral hemispheres. B) It paralyses the lower extremities. C) It renders the patient unconscious. D) It disrupts voluntary control of skeletal muscles.
How should you handle office politics during your practicum?
A) Side with the person you get along with the best. B) Always side with the site supervisor. C) Avoid office politics. D) All of the above E) None of the above