Capillary blood collection tubes that contain heparin (to prevent clotting) are identified by a red mark.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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When unsure of which risk level a specific product falls under, it is best to:
A) ask a CPhT. B) choose the most stringent risk level. C) choose the risk level used the last time the product was made. D) ask the pharmacist.
Reassessment of a non-critical patient's vital signs should be performed at least every ________ minutes
A) 10 B) 15 C) 5 D) 20
The redirected flow of the buoyancy-driven thermal plume under a ceiling is known as a:
A) neutral plane. B) convective plume. C) fire plume. D) ceiling jet.
Before performing puncture or cannulation of the radial artery, what should you do?
a. Fix and tighten a tourniquet above the an-tecubital fossa. b. Perform the Allen test to ensure collateral circulation. c. Inject heparin into the adjoining subcuta-neous tissues. d. Apply firm pressure to the arterial site for 5 min.