The medical assistant performing a venipuncture for a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test must ________.
A. wash hands thoroughly
B. maintain temperature at a certain level
C. tell the patient to fast for 8 hours prior
D. take the blood sample while the patient is lying down
Answer: B
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Why is a value obtained by measuring something considered inexact?
A) Manufactured tools for measuring objects are all invalid. B) Measured objects are likely to change over time. C) The process of measuring can only be accurately performed by machines. D) There is an inherent uncertainty involved in making measurements.
Prior to initiating chest physiotherapy, the patient tell you that "I seem to breathe fast and lift my shoulders a lot, but l feel like I am getting enough air. I sleep through the night and use only one pillow." You can conclude that the patient likely has:
A. dyspnea B. orthopnea C. increased work of breathing D. a decreased level of consciousness