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Hematology & EKG

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Which of the following is the hormone required for the reproduction of a new red blood cell? Erythropoietin
Which of the following best describes a hematocrit test? Ratio of the volume of packed red blood cells
WBC's are divided into two basic groups known as what ? Granulocytes and agranulocytes
Which of the following is the normal value for a platelet count ? 140,000-400,000
Which of the following is the most numerous of the white blood cells? Neutrophils
How many liters of blood does the body contain? 6
Which of the following blood cells is responsible for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide? Erythrocytes
Which of the following best describes the correct application of a tourniquet? Apply three to four inches above the puncture site
When using the safer plastic vacuum tubes, which of the following is the correct order of draw ? Cultures, Blue top (citrate),Red Top , and/or SST
When performing a veinpuncture, which vein is used a majority of the time ? Median Cubital
Which of the following laboratory specialties perform testing for identification of bacteria and fungi? Microbiology
What is a patient who has no complaints or symptoms of an illness known as ? Asymptomatic
Which of the following is the major purpose of a material safety data sheet ? Identifies hazardous ingredients, first aid procedures, and spill and leak procedures.
Where does deoxygenated blood enter the heart? Right atrium
Which of the following best describes the electrical conduction system of the heart ? S-A node to Purkinje Fibers
Which of the following best describes what the P-Wave represents? Atrial Depolarization
Where is the lead for a V6 reading placed? Horizontal to V4 at left midaxillary line
Which of the following is a true statement about ventricular fibrillation ? Ventricular fibrillation is life threatening
Which of the following best describes electrocardiograph paper? Heat sensitive
If the electrocardiograph is properly standardized, the standardization mark should be how high? 10mm
Which of the following best describes leads 1,2, & 3? bipolar leads
Which of the following refers to a physican's directive that specifies an individual's end-of-life wishes? Advance Directive
Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the Good Samaritan Law? Removes legal liability from rescuers
Which of the following types of shock might occur if a person who has a hypersenitivity to a sting is not seen by physican immediately ? Anaphylactic
What is the common term for the medical term SYNCOPE Fainting
A patient calls and states her husband is having some loss of vision, confusion, slurred speech, and nausea? Heart Attack
Hyperpnea is ? Rapid and Deep Breathing
Plasma makes up what percentage of blood? 55%
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