You know an EMT is correctly using a glucometer when she performs which procedural step?
A) Avoids cleaning the finger with alcohol prior to pricking it with a lancet
B) Wastes the first drop of blood obtained from the patient's finger
C) Asks the patient to hold his hand above his head prior to pricking a finger for blood
D) Uses a lancet to prick an artery or vein for the blood sample
B) Wastes the first drop of blood obtained from the patient's finger
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You are preparing to administer activated charcoal to a patient who has ingested a poison. The activated charcoal authorized by your medical director also contains a cathartic. What statement would you make to the patient regarding this additive?
A) "You may experience diarrhea after taking the charcoal." B) "This charcoal will most likely give you a slight headache." C) "The additive in the charcoal may cause you to vomit." D) "If you have a heart condition, I cannot give you this medication."
At rest, the body's tissues use approximately ____ of oxygen per minute.
A. 250 mL B. 50 mL C. 100 mL D. 150 mL
ICD-10-CM applies only to physicians
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Match the root word with the correct meaning.
A. cardi/o B. hepato/o C. ot/o D. ren/o E. gastro/o F. dent/o G. oste/o H. cyst/o I. rhin/o J. hem/o K. L.