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The aorta branches into smaller division called arteries, which in turn branch into smaller division called _____. a. venules b. capillaries c. arterioles d. cytes : c. arterioles The most important way to prevent the spread of infection during phlebotomy is by: a. wearing b. 10% bleach solution c. using a sharps container d. washing your hands : d. washing your hands What are the three isolation categories? a. droplet, allergy, contact 2 | P a g e b. airborne, reverse, drople...

Capillary Puncture : 3rd or 4th finger for adults, heel stick for infants; Lancet cut across ridges; hold the tube horizontal when filling. Don't sqeeze finger too tightly or milk the finger. Wipe off 1st drop. The vein can collapse : If you pull on the plunger of the syringe too hard or too quickly during a draw or you use too strong of a vaccum for the vein, this can happen... Anticoagulant : An agent used to preven blood clotting and to keep the specimen whole blood Red top : NO...

What is the most important step in venipuncture? : Patient Identification What is PPE? : Personal Protective Equipment - gown, mask, and gloves What is the best way to let a clean site dry? : Air dry OSHA requires all phlebotomists to be trained regarding what? : Blood borne pathogens and needle safety All specimens are considered hazardous and infectious so we must use what? : Universal and/or standard precautions 2 | P a g e What organization should be contacted regarding employee ...

Characteristics imperative to a phlebotomist : Dependability, honesty, integrity, empathy and compassion, professional appearance, interpersonal skills Circulatory system function : deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, & enzymes to cells and transport cellular waste (CO2) to organs where they can be expelled The two circulations : Pulmonary & Systemic Pulmonary circulation : carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood from lungs to l...

What is TC : team-based care and practice organization What is the definition of TC? : the practice provides continuity of care, communicates roles and responsibilities of the medical home to Patient / family / caregivers, and organizes and trained staff to work to the top of their license and provide effective team-based care. What is TC 01 (core) PCMH Transformation Leads? : the practice designates a clinician lead of the medical home and a staff person to manage the pcmh transforma...

What is NCQA Mission Statement : To improve the quality of health care What is NCQA Vision Statement : To transform health care quality through measurement, transparency and accountability What is the "Triple Aim" (the three key concepts embedded in PCMH requirements)? : 1. Improving the patient experience of care (including quality and satisfaction) 2. Improving the health of populations 3. Reducing the per capita cost of health care Standards that align with Joint Principles : Per...

Relate the "Endorsed Principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home" to the ability of the practice to deliver high quality, coordinated health care to its patient population. : Practice is capable of team based care that can identify the needs of its patient population. Form partnership with communitee resources for the needs of the population based. The practice is run effieciently by identifying staff roles to work to the potential of their certification. Care coordination is mana...

The nurse observes that the patient's jugular veins distend in the semi-upright position to more than 5 cm above the sternal angle. This is an indication of: : fluid volume overload. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)? : 5-12 mmHg The resistance against which the left ventricle must pump to eject its volume is: : systemic vascular resistance. When the tricuspid valve is open, central venous pressure reflects the filling pressure in the: : right ventricle. Tach...

The nurse observes that the patient's jugular veins distend in the semi-upright position to more than 5 cm above the sternal angle. This is an indication of: : fluid volume overload. what is normal Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)? : 5-12 mmHg The resistance against which the left ventricle must pump to eject its volume is: : systemic vascular resistance. When the tricuspid valve is open, central venous pressure reflects the filling pressure in the: : right ventricle. Tach...

In every crime or public offense, there must exist a union, or joint operation of act and intent, or criminal negligence. T or F : T A person who, after a felony has been committed, knowingly harbors, conceals,or aids a principal who has been charged with, committed or been convicted of that felony, with intent of helping the principal escape is called an... a) principal b) accomplice c) accessory : c A woman renting an apartment refused to pay rent for two months, stating the landl...