Pass Predictor Exam 2

Question 1

Pneumonic for order of blood draw?

Answer 1

“Young Lady Bell Rarely Gets to Greet Lucy Gray.” YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE, RED, GOLD/TIGER, GREEN, LAVENDER, GRAY

Question 2

Newborn screening test:

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a medial procedure performed shortly after birth to identify genetic, metabolic, or functional disorders. 24 to 48 hours after birth.

Question 3

blood culture test

Answer 3

a diagnostic test that involves the collection and incubation of a blood sample to detect the presence of bacteria IN the bloodstream.

Question 4

two different types of bottles are used to enhance the detection of bacteria in the blood sample:

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aerobic bottles (allow oxygen in, promoting the growth of bacteria that require oxygen); anaerobic bottles (sealed to exclude oxygen, promoting growth of bacteria that do NOT survive in oxygen)

Question 5

Key terms to remember EKG artifacts:

Answer 5

AC - ELECTRICAL; SOMATIC - PT MOVES; WANDERING BASELINE - ELECTRODE ISSUES (INTERFERING WITH ELECTRICAL IMPULSE; TENSION ON THE LEADS CAN ALSO LEAD TO THIS); INTERRUPTED BASELINE - DISCONNECTED ELECTRODE

Question 6

Before a CT scan requiring contrast, ask about:

Answer 6

shellfish allergies

Question 7

“Yellow, lavender, green, and gray..”

Answer 7

Flip them 8 to 10 today!

Question 8

“Serum tubes, flip them 5, this makes…”

Answer 8

sure your serum survives!

Question 9

“For light blue, it’s 3 to 4, then…”

Answer 9

you don’t flip them anymore!

Question 10

Fat Soluble Vitamins:

Answer 10

ADEK

Question 11

conversion

Answer 11

physical manifestation of anxiety

Question 12

displacement

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redirecting emotions “I’ll take my anger out on the punching bag, not my coworker.”

Question 13

dissociation

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disconnecting emotions from events “I don’t feel anything about that situation.”

Question 14

Identification

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imitating others

Question 15

Intellectualization

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Analyzing situations factually

Question 16

Introjection

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Adopting others’ thoughts or feelings

Question 17

Projection

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Transferring negative emotions to others “She’s the one who’s angry, not me.”

Question 18

Rationalization

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Making negative things seem justifiable

Question 19

Reaction formation

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Expressing opposite of true feelings “I hate that person, but I’ll be nice to them.”

Question 20

Regression

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reverting to childhood behavior

Question 21

Repression

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Eliminating unpleasant thoughts “I don’t remember that bad experience.”

Question 22

Sublimation

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Blocking unpleasant experiences “I’m not thinking about that right now.”

Question 23

Undoing

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Canceling behavior with a gesture “I’ll buy flowers to make up for my mistake”

Question 24

Preferred site of venipuncture for children under 2?

Answer 24

Dorsal hand vein

Question 25

When a patient has an amputated limb, place the electrode:

Answer 25

Arms - near the shoulders Legs - above the hip or on the abdomen.

Question 26

Handwashing effectively breaks the link between:

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the infectious agent and its reservoir in the chain of infection

Question 27

pt ledger

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keeps track of pt's financial transactions

Question 28

E code

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external injury rather than disease

Question 29

modifier

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provides additional info about the procedure

Question 30

Simplified letter style:

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-all text left-aligned -Salutation omitted -subject line all caps, placed between address and body of the letter -complimentary closing omitted and signature typed in all capital letters

Question 31

Full block format:

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-Every part of the business letter is left-aligned, including the sender and receiver addresses (no indentations) -New paragraphs are indicated by skipping a line.

Question 32

Modified block format:

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-Sender's address, date, and complimentary closing, signature is center-aligned -Otherwise follows same format as full block

Question 33

Semi block format:

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-Paragraphs have indentations -Otherwise follows same format as full block

Question 34

Inserting the needle before the alcohol antiseptic has fully air-dried will lead to :

Answer 34

hemolysis

Question 35

Patient navigators

Answer 35

guide pts through the healthcare system

Question 36

functional status assessments

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used to measure a pt's ability to perform ADL's

Question 37

microcephaly

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when a child's head is smaller than normal

Question 38

The clinical lab setting is divided into what phases?

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preanalytical (order - collection and preparation), analytical (specimen analyzed in a lab), and postanalytical phases (result interpretation, reporting to healthcare providers, archiving data)

Question 39

A serum specimen tube should be left to stand for __ before centrifugation.

Answer 39

30 minutes

Question 40

reconciliation

Answer 40

describes the process of matching financial account figures with bank statements to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Question 41

Multidose vials are considered safe to use ___ days from the date of opening, rather than the listed manufacturer's expiration date (which represents expiration date if the vial has NOT been opened).

Answer 41

28

Question 42

The normal setting for the standardization mark on an EKG is ___, ensuring accurate and consistent readings.

Answer 42

10 mm/mV

Question 43

Compound fracture

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Aka an OPEN fracture; characterized by a broken bone that pierces through the skin. "compounding the pain"

Question 44

Simple fracture & Closed fracture

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Are the same and described as when the bone breaks but does not pierce the skin

Question 45

Comminuted fracture

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type of bone break characterized by a bone breaking into THREE OR MORE pieces, but it does not pierce the skin. Typically arises from high-impact trauma.

Question 46

Greenstick fracture

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Primarily occurs in children, wherein the bone BENDS and BREAKS ON ONE SIDE - but not fully through the bone, and there is NO breach of the skin.

Question 47

Proper technique for staple removal?

Answer 47

Remove the SECOND STAPLE and then alternating, removing every other staple. Ensures wound stability during removal.

Question 48

The use of a clean-up kit is the best practice for removing and disposing of:

Answer 48

unknown liquids