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Topics to review
- Safe and effective care environment
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Psychosocial and physiological integrity
- Pharmacology, infection control and patient safety
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Q1What is located at the lower right quadrant of the abdomen?
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✓ Correct answer: Appendix.
The appendix is attached to the large intestine. It is in the lower right quadrant. Pain in the lower abdomen can be caused by an appendicitis.
Q2Which of the following explains the "assessment" portion of the SOAP method?
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✓ Correct answer: Describes the provider's impression and ultimate diagnosis after reviewing all data.
The SOAP method stands for the following: S - Subjective data (Patient's view of his signs and symptoms.) O - Objective data (Provider's exam and diagnostic testing.) A - Assessment (Describes the provider's impression and ultimate diagnosis after reviewing all data.) P - Plan (Plan of action.).
Q3What is a localized collection of pus in part of the body, which is surrounded by an inflamed area?
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✓ Correct answer: Abscess.
An abscess is a localized collection of pus surrounded by infected tissue. It is most typically caused by bacteria.
Q4When washing your hands between procedures or duties, if using soap and water you should take at least<code>________</code>?
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✓ Correct answer: 60 seconds
In order to ensure your hands are thoroughly clean you should wash them for at least a minute when using soap and water. All parts of the hand should be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in cold water, dried with a single use towel and you should not touch the faucet with your clean hands when finished.
Q5Which of the following is an accurate statement about plasma?
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✓ Correct answer: Plasma is a straw-colored liquid that makes up 55 percent of the total blood volume.
Plasma is composed of 91 percent water and 9 percent plasma proteins. Leukocytes are clear and colorless cells that contain a nucleus to protect the body from infections. Platelets are small clear cells that help with clotting.Erythrocytes are cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues.
Q6Which of these is the most common and effective place to read a pulse?
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✓ Correct answer: Radial artery
The pulse is usually measured from the radial artery, on the side of the wrist nearest the thumb. However, if there are reasons preventing taking a reading from here (for example if the patient has both wrists in casts) there are other points from which the pulse may be taken.
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