Medical Knowledge and Clinical Procedures Flashcards
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What is the correct order of draw when collecting multiple blood tubes from a single venipuncture?
Answer: Blood culture, sodium citrate, SST, EDTA
The CLSI recommended order is: blood culture, sodium citrate (blue), SST (gold/red), then EDTA (lavender).
Which vital sign finding in a newborn would be considered normal?
Answer: Respiratory rate of 45 breaths/min
Newborns normally have a respiratory rate of 30–60 breaths per minute, making 45 breaths/min within normal range.
Which layer of the skin is targeted in a subcutaneous (SQ) injection?
Answer: Subcutaneous (adipose) tissue
Subcutaneous injections are delivered into the adipose (fatty) tissue beneath the dermis, using a 45-degree angle.
A patient's oxygen saturation reads 91% on pulse oximetry. This finding indicates:
Answer: Mild hypoxemia requiring monitoring
Normal SpO2 is 95–100%; a reading of 91% indicates mild hypoxemia and should be reported to the physician for evaluation.
What is the recommended site for measuring body temperature in an unresponsive adult patient?
Answer: Rectal or tympanic
Rectal temperature is the most accurate core body temperature measurement; tympanic is also acceptable when oral is not possible.
Which of the following is an example of a CLIA-waived test that can be performed in a physician office laboratory?
Answer: Urine dipstick urinalysis
Urine dipstick urinalysis is classified as a CLIA-waived test, meaning it can be performed in a basic office setting with minimal training.
When documenting a patient encounter, the acronym SOAP stands for:
Answer: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
SOAP notes follow the format: Subjective (patient's complaints), Objective (clinical findings), Assessment (diagnosis), and Plan (treatment).