You have a 38-year-old patient who has fainted. Following your local protocol you use a light wave device to determine the SpO2. As the EMT, you attach the device on the patient's finger, which gives you a reading of 91. What does that reading indicate?
A) Severe hypoxia B) Significant hypoxia
C) Mild hypoxia D) Normal results
C
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A clinical laboratory professional observes numerous smudge cells on a Wright-stained blood smear and experiences difficulty performing the 100-cell differential. What should be done to obtain an accurate differential?
a. Recollect the sample using sodium citrate and prepare a blood smear b. Warm the blood to 37oC for 15 minutes and prepare a blood smear. c. Add one drop of isotonic saline to five drops of blood, mix, and prepare blood smear d. Add one drop of 22% bovine albumin to five drops of blood, mix, and prepare a blood smear
Which of the following terms applies to a painful, common condition characterized by the endometrial tissue adhering to organs outside of the uterus?
a. Endometritis b. Cervicitis c. Vaginitis d. Endometriosis
In what year was the relative value unit concept established?
A. 1962 B. 1972 C. 1982 D. 1992
A well-oxygenated patient without significant respiratory disease can endure nearly ____ minutes of apnea time before her SpO2 falls below 90%.
A. four B. six C. eight D. ten