This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A phlebotomist was assigned to perform a glucose screening test on a pregnant woman in a doctor's ... (Read 70 times)

strangeaffliction

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 660
on: Jun 25, 2018
A phlebotomist was assigned to perform a glucose screening test on a pregnant woman in a doctor's office. The phlebotomist noticed that the patient had just finished eating her sack lunch. What extra step should a phlebotomist take?
 
  a. document the nonfasting condition
  b. warm the site prior to the fingerstick
  c. discard the sack lunch before beginning the procedure
  d. no extra steps are required

Question 2

A phlebotomist was supposed to perform a skin puncture on a patient but the patient had very cold, pale hands. What step should the phlebotomist consider next?
 
  a. warming the hand
  b. applying a tourniquet
  c. asking the patient to clench/unclench his/her fist
  d. extra steps are not needed and the skin puncture should proceed


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jointhecircus

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A


strangeaffliction

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 660
Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


jointhecircus

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

Did you know?

The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Response of a yeast cell to glucose Response of a yeast cell to glucose
An example of color blindness test. A person with red-green color blindness would not be able to dis An example of color blindness test. A person with red-green color blindness would not be able to dis
Arthroscopic surgery involves the surgery of a joint with the use of a flexible arthroscope and othe Arthroscopic surgery involves the surgery of a joint with the use of a flexible arthroscope and othe
Pulmonary function test: spirometry. (a) Normal respiratory volumes, as measured during spirometry. Pulmonary function test: spirometry. (a) Normal respiratory volumes, as measured during spirometry.
Performing a Spirometry Test to Measure Forced Vital Capacity Performing a Spirometry Test to Measure Forced Vital Capacity
Carbohydrates: The combining of the monosaccharides glucose and fructose to form the disaccharide ... Carbohydrates: The combining of the monosaccharides glucose and fructose to form the disaccharide ...
Video: Introduction to Photolithography - WC, BLF, PA, Hard and Soft baking

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library