FINAL 121; Mindtap Chapter 44, 46, 53, 54, 56,

Pale, cool, moist skin and normal body temperature are symptoms of

HEAT EXHAUSTION.

Anemia

medical name for when a patient's circulating erythrocytes are deficient

When preparing a patient for an X-ray, you should ask the patient which of the following questions?

"Have they ever had an X-ray?"

When a patient's hemoglobin falls below __ the patient can experience shortness of breath and tiredness and have a pale appearance to his or her skin.

10 g/dL

What is the normal range of hemoglobin for males?

13 to 17 g/dL

Percentage of daily value amounts represent how much is in a serving of the total amount of the item that a person on a __ calorie diet should consume

2,000

A moderate burn is when a third degree burn covers __ Percent of BSA

2-10

Ultrasound or sonography is a process of using sound waves with a frequency of over ___ vibrations per second.

20,000

A(n) ___ burn is caused by contact with, ingestion, inhalation, or injection of acids or alkalines.

CHEMICAL.

LIFE THREATENING:

Can cause death

A calorie is a unit of ____

Heat

SEIZURE

Involuntary contraction of muscles

ACUTE:

Rapid onset

Laceration

Tearing of body tissue,

The X-ray was discovered in 1895 by:

Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen.

Scurvy is the result of a deficiency of:

Vitamin C

The normal ESR rate value for a female is ____ mm/hr.

0 to 20

When performing an allergy scratch test, the scratches should be ____ apart.

1 ½ to 2 inches

Eating no more than a total of ____ percent of calories from fat each day is recommended for a healthy heart.

30

The American Cancer Society recommend a baseline mammography at the age of ___for all women.

40

The normal hematocrit range for adult males is ______ percent.

42 to 52

If a patient sprains an ankle, ice should be applied for the first _____ hours, or until the swelling is reduced.

48-72

What is the reported normal glucose tolerance range for a fasting specimen?

70 to 100 mg/dL

You should change the AED into the child mode when the victim is under what age?

8 YEARS OLD.

Which of the following is not a medical emergency?

A PERSON COMES IN FOR A YEARLY PHYSICAL.

When screening patients over the phone, you need specific information before you can determine whether the situation warrants emergency medical care, an office visit, or management at home. Which of the following would be considered vital information to obtain?

A brief history of the victim's situation, The nature of the initial injury or accident; the time the accident occurred or the illness began, A description of the victim's current condition. Answer-> All of the above.

When screening patients over the phone, you need specific information before you can determine whether the situation warrants emergency medical care, an office visit, or management at home. Which of the following would be considered vital information to obtain?

A brief history of the victim's situation. The nature of the initial injury or accident'; the time the accident occurred or the illness began. A description of the victim's current situation. Answer-> ALL OF THE ABOVE

Splinters can generally be removed with _____ and splinter forceps.

A sterile needle

BRACHYTHERAPY

A type of radiation therapy that places radioactive isotopes in or near the tumor

Which of the following is the preparation for intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?

A. all-liquid diet B. day prior to the examination, take three Dulcolax 5 mg tablets from 2 to 4 p.m. C. drink only one glass of liquid on the morning of the exam ANSWER -> D. all of the above.

Which technique has replaced the cholecystogram?

ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND.

When scheduling patients for an abdominal ultrasound, you should tell them to:

AVOID EATING FOODS THAT PRODUCE GAS.

Morphology

Abnormalities of the red blood cells such as size and shape.

A life-threatening reaction must be counteracted with an injection of ___immediately to prevent anaphylactic shock.

Adrenalin

During the allergy patient's visit, especially if he or she is recently diagnosed as such, advice concerning the condition and the prevention of further problems is well received. Which of the following suggestions for discussion would not be appropriate with patients who have allergies?

Advise them to monitor consumption of what they are allergic to.

How is nutrition defined in Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary?

All the processes involved in the taking in and utilization of food substances by which growth, repair, and maintenance of activities in the body as a whole or in any of its parts are accomplished.

With animal and human bites:

All the wounds must be throughout cleansed with an antiseptic soap and rinsed well with water. The area should be bandaged and immobilized . The patient should be examined by a provider as soon as possible to determine further treatment. Answer-> ALL OF THE ABOVE

Panic value

Always requires immediate intervention by a health care provider.

When reading a nutrition label, the nutrients listed first are the ones:

Americans generally eat in adequate amount

Medical assistants are not trained to perform WBC counts, but it is useful for you to have an idea of what such a report entails. This knowledge is useful in _______________ as reported in graphs and tables to ensure the results are being delivered to providers for evaluation in a timely manner.

Analyzing health care results

A decrease in the total number of red blood cells constitutes a type of:

Anemia

A copper deficiency can cause:

Anemia in malnourished children

Persons that have insomnia often:

Are not able to sleep

Because a mammogram is often very uncomfortable and even sometimes painful for many women, which of the following suggestion(s) might be helpful in reducing discomfort?

At the advice of the provider, a mild analgesic may be taken to relieve any discomfort or aching the patient might experience.

Why does a patient need to hold still for an x-ray?

BECAUSE THE IMAGE WON'T BE BLURRY

Heart attack is the leading cause of death for

BOTH MEN AND WOMEN.

Which type of radiation therapy involves placing radioactive implants close to or into cancerous tissue?

BRACHYTHERAPY

During a barium enema, patients should be told to:

BREATHE THROUGH THE MOUTH SLOWLY AND DEEPLY.

Arterial bleeding produces

BRIGHT RED blood in spurts.

Fluorine is important for proper:

Bone and tooth formation

Greenstick

Bone partially bent and partially broken; often occurs in children.

A single portion of which of the following foods contains only a trace of carbohydrates?

Butter

What do some patients experience when having a closed MRI?

CLAUSTROPHOBIA

Doing which of the following to the breasts during a mammogram requires less radiation to be used?

COMPRESSING.

Which method of radiology provides a three-dimensional view of the internal structures of the body?

CT Scan

A retrograde pyelogram is usually done in conjunction with which procedure?

CYSTOSCOPY.

Which of the following minerals are most often found to be lacking from the diet?

Calcium, iron, and iodine

If you have to open a new bottle of reagent strips or a new test kit during the day, you might need to:

Calibrate the instrument, Change the code to agree with what is printed in the bottle, Repeat the quality controls. ANSWER- -> ALL OF THE ABOVE

An MRI:

Can last from 30 - 60 minutes.

Rouleaux pattern

Cannot be formed by the red blood cells of a patient with sickle cell anemia.

Which type of blood may be used for a hematocrit?

Capillary or venous

Which specimen is used to perform microhematocrit testing?

Capillary or venous blood

Screening for infectious mononucleosis is done through a:

Capillary puncture

Incision

Caused by a sharp object that leaves a clean cut,

HYPERGLYCEMIA

Caused by consuming excess carbohydrates

Which suggestion should be made to a patient recently diagnosed with allergies?

Check food label

A(n) ___ burn is caused by contact with, ingestion, inhalation, or injection of acids or alkalines.

Chemical

prothrombin time (PT)

Coagulation test commonly used to assess the therapeutic range of warfarin therapy.

Comminuted

Crushing or splintering of the bone.

Many patients have routine screenings for mammograms and chest X-rays, whereas others are performed as a(n) ___tool to rule out or confirm a diagnosis.

DIAGNOSTIC

Which of the following has a sensitized piece of film in it that monitors the amount of radiation you are exposed to?

DOSIMETER

When a person has hyperglycemia, the skin may be:

DRY AND FLUSHED.

During screening, you should always ask female patients for the:

Date of the first day of menstrual flow of their last menstrual period.

The application of cold decreases bacterial growth, decreases body temperature, and:

Decreases local circulation

Some food labels include the designation "Exchange" to assist patients with ____ to select food within a particular category.

Diabetes

Immunoassays

Diagnostic tests that use techniques for measuring the amount of antigens and antibodies present relative to a specific illness.

Oblique

Diagonal fracture of a bone.

PELVIC / FETAL ULTRASOUND

Drink 24 to 30 ounces of fluid 1 hour before examination. & Do not urinate after drinking the liquid.

In preparation for a cholecystogram, the patient should:

EAT A LOW-FAT MEAL THE MORNING OF THE TEST.

creatine kinase (CK)

Enzyme found in muscles that is released if a muscle is damaged.

When a nasal smear is performed, the secretions are examined to determine the _____ count.

Eosinophil

Infectious mononucleosis is an illness caused by the ____ virus.

Epstein Barr

Which test gives the health care provider an idea of how much inflammation is occurring in a patient's body in response to a disease condition?

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

A deficiency of which of the following can cause dermatosis?

Essential fatty acids

HYPOGLYCEMIA

Excess amount of insulin in the body

FROSTBITE

Exposure to freezing temperature

SEVERE:

Extensive advanced

A wound on the palm or back of the hand should be protected with a dressing and a ____ bandage.

FIGURE-EIGHT.

Knowing what to do when an accident or injury occurs is very helpful not only in your professional life but also in your personal life. You can respond quickly and efficiently to sudden incidents without becoming overly anxious or upset when you have a basic understanding of _____________.

FIRST AID.

The general rule is for a patient to have a tetanus injection every 10 years; however, when an injury is involved, the requirement changes to __ years

FIVE

With all human bites, a tetanus injection must be administered to patients if they have not received one within ___ years.

FIVE YEARS.

When assessing an infant's consciousness, you should:

FLICK THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOT.

During an upper GI series, the radiologist observes the flow of the contrast medium directly by means of a(n):

FLUOROSCOPE

When preparing a patient for a study of the gallbladder, you should tell the patient to:

FOLLOW THE PRESCRIBED DIET.

Several servings of ________ foods (fruits, vegetables, peas and beans, whole grain cereals) should be included in the daily diet to promote a healthy digestive tract and prevent constipation.

Fiber-rich

A wound on the palm or back of the hand should be protected with a dressing and a ____ bandage.

Figure-eight

Knowing what to do when an accident or injury occurs is very helpful not only in your professional life but also in your personal life. You can respond quickly and efficiently to sudden incidents without becoming overly anxious or upset when you have a basic understanding of __

First Aid

A superficial burn is also called a:

First- degree burn

With all human bites, a tetanus injection must be administered to patients if they have not received one within ___ years

Five

A clear liquid diet for adults includes all but which of the following?

Flavored gelatin

People who have diabetes should avoid:

Foods that contain high trans fat

What is the main dietary source of vitamin D?

Fortified milk

Transverse

Fracture crosses the bone at a 90-degree angle to the bone's axis.

Colles

Fracture of the distal end of the radius bone in the wrist.

Potts

Fracture of the lower part of the fibula with serious injury of the lower tibial articulation, usually a chipping off of a portion of the medial malleolus or rupture of the medial ligament.

Spiral

Fracture twists around a long bone.

Depressed

Fragments or portions of the bone pressed down into the skull; can be into the brain and surrounding tissue.

THIRD-DEGREE - FOURTH-DEGREE:

Full-thickness burns, Involves the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous skin layers, including fat and muscle tissue, No blisters appear, but white, leathery tissue and thrombosed vessels are visible.

Which test is performed on many pregnant women to determine whether they have gestational diabetes?

GTT

hip muscles (hip flexor)

Get into a kneeling position with your right foot flat on the floor and bend the right knee up to touch your chest. Keep your left leg on the floor behind you (arms at your sides) and stretch and hold for 15-25 seconds. Repeat; bring the left knee to your chest; keep your right leg on the floor behind you.

Which of the following is a food substance that can settle the stomach in certain instances?

Ginger

European studies suggest that which dietary supplement may slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease?

Ginkgo biloba

Which of the following is an example of a fad diet?

Grapefruit diet

Fasting

Having nothing to eat or drink for at least 12 hours prior to a test.

Which of the following is a hematology test, not used as commonly now as it was in recent years, that screens patients for anemia?

Hematocrit (Hct)

The red blood cells are filled with ___making their primary function delivering oxygen to the cells and picking up carbon dioxide to be exhaled.

Hemoglobin

SUBTLE:

Hidden, not apparent.

ROENTGEN RAYS

High electromagnetic radiation

In order to reduce the likelihood of developing high blood pressure, adults should avoid

High-sodium foods

Which bee does not retain its stinger?

Honeybee

When patients tell you they have not been getting any sleep at night, you should ask:

How long and when they sleep

The only first aid measure for a dislocation is to ____ the affected area and get to a medical office or hospital.

IMMOBILIZE.

Which of the following is used as the contrast medium for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?

IODINE.

The only first aid measure for a dislocation is to ____ the affected area and get to a medical office or hospital.

Immobilize

Which of the following would not be considered a dietary need or consideration for patients with gluten sensitivity?

Include foods with calcium and vitamin D.

Heat applications are used to increase tissue temperature, increase circulation, and:

Increase rate of healing

URGENT:

Intervention as soon as can be arranged.

When preparing for a lower GI series, why should the patient avoid milk and dairy products?

It allows for better visualization of the colon.

Which of the following is true about applying cold applications?

It is temporary anesthetic

Kosher meals are an important component of which cultural diet?

Jewish

The KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder) X-ray is not used to: CONFIRM THAT THE PATIENT I PREGNANT.

KUB X-ray is used to: Locate foreign bodies in the digestive tract, Help determine the position of an intrauterine device (IUD), Diagnose urinary system diseases and disorders.

neck muscles

Keep shoulders down while you tilt your head to the right. Place your right hand on the left side of your head, and pull gently toward your right shoulder for about 15-25 seconds. Repeat for the left side.

Wall shields are made of which element?

LEAD

After ingesting barium, a patient's stool may appear:

LIGHTER IN COLOR THAN USUAL.

Sonograms are not useful in viewing the __because sound waves are not created by structures containing air.

LUNGS

Wright's stain

Laboratories commonly use this prior to reviewing a slide under the oil immersion lens of a microscope when performing a WBC differential

Which of the following is not a primary source of thiamine?

Leafy vegetables

thigh muscles (quadriceps)

Lean into the wall with your left hand, and pull your right ankle up gently with your right hand for 15-25 seconds. Repeat for the left ankle

Hamstrings

Lie flat on your back and bend your knees, placing both feet flat on the floor. Raise your right leg up so that your heel is toward the ceiling. Hold your right leg behind the knee with both hands and pull into your chest. Relax your foot and keep straightening your leg until it becomes uncomfortable, and then hold the position for 10-20 seconds. Repeat for the left leg.

lower back

Lie flat on your back and bring your left knee up. Cross it over to your right hip (keep your arms stretched out to your sides). Keep your shoulders against the floor, turn your head to the left, and then press your left thigh with your right hand to the floor and hold for 10-25 seconds. Repeat for the right leg

lumbar muscles (lower back)

Lie on your back with your knees bent up to your chest. Place your hands behind your knees, press into your chest, and hold for 10-25 seconds; relax and repeat several times.

Ferning markings on a patient's body are characteristic of burns caused by

Lighting

CHRONIC:

Long, drawn out, not acute.

If more than 10 percent of the BSA is involved in a burn it is considered a(n)

MAJOR BURN

Female patients should refrain from wearing ____ during an MRI.

MASCARA.

In an all-liquid diet, the patient may have all of the following, except:

MILK.

Lack of breathing or heart action are fatal within a matter of how long?

MINUTES.

Puncture

Made with a pointed object

ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND

No breakfast on the morning of the examination. & Take nothing by mouth after midnight.

Which of the following is a function of vitamin B12?

Maturation of red blood cells

What do many Catholics abstain from eating on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during lent?

Meat

Phenylketonuria is a congenital disease caused by a defect in the metabolism of the phenylalanine amino acid. This unmetabolized protein accumulates in the bloodstream and can prevent the brain from developing normally. If this condition goes undetected and untreated, the result is:

Mental retardation

Fiber, minerals, and vitamins are nutrients that are essential to the process of:

Metabolism

Vitamins are called:

Micronutrients

The body does not get energy from:

Minerals

Glycohemoglobin

Modified form of hemoglobin that is elevated when the blood glucose remains high.

If a foreign body is located under the upper eyelid, it may be removed with:

Moistened sterile gauze

What is a common problem after engaging in any strenuous activity?

Muscle strain

The signs of cardiac arrest include:

NAUSEA.

Which of the following is true for a patient preparing to undergo an upper GI procedure the next day?

NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT.

Histamine

Naturally produced by the body to attach itself to certain cells to cause dilation of blood vessels and contraction of smooth muscles.

Items commonly found in a stocked crash cart:

Nitroglycerine, Insulin, Lidocaine

EPISTAXIS

Nosebleed

Which of the following keeps us in good health?

Nurturing your spirit daily

When a caller states there is an emergency you should do which of the following?

OBTAIN THE VICTIM'S NAME.

When a provider recommends moist heat, the standard instruction is:

ON FOR 20 MINUTES AND OFF FOR 10 MINUTES.

In preparation for an upper GI series, the patient should be instructed to drink:

ONLY CLEAR LIQUIDS

SUDDEN:

Occurring quickly and without warning.

Impacted

One bone fragment is wedged into another bone fragment.

RADIOLOGIST

One who diagnoses and treats disease by the use of radiant energy

Open

Open wound over the ends of the fractured bones; often an end of the bone is visible.

Water should not be used to try to remove a ____ that becomes lodged in a person's ear.

PEA

When removing foreign objects from the ear, which object should you not use water to flush out?

PEAs

An ultrasound that uses a vaginal probe to aid in visualizing internal structures is called a(n):

PELVIC ULTRASOUND.

The contrast medium for a cholecystogram is usually in ____ form.

PILL.

In order to know how to respond to a medical office emergency, every office should have a(n):

POLICY MANUAL.

Which of the following is not a contraindication for an MRI procedure?

PTs who are allergic to iodine.

If a foreign body is lodged under the upper eyelid, it may be possible for a medical assistant to remove it by:

PULLING THE UPPER LID DOWN OVER THE LOWER LID.

SECOND-DEGREE:

Partial-thickness burn, Involves the epidermis and part of the dermis, Leakage of plasma and electrolytes from the capillaries damaged by the burn into the surrounding tissues raises the epidermis to form blisters and results in mild to moderate edema and pain.

OBSTRUCTED

Partially chewed food sucked in the trachea

Which test is performed to determine the cause of contact dermatitis?

Patch test

Which of the following would be considered a dietary need or consideration for patients with lactose sensitivity?

Patients must advise to carefully read food labels as many products contain lactose. Consume only milk and milk products lactose-free and lactose-reduced, Including foods with calcium and vitamin D. -> ALL OF THE ABOVE

Water should not be used to try to remove a ____ that becomes lodged in a person's ear.

Pea

calf muscles

Place feet flat on the floor, two to three feet away from a wall. Lean your forearms flat against the wall, then step toward the wall with the left foot, bending the knee while keeping the heel of the right foot flat on the floor for about 15-25 seconds. Repeat with the right leg.

Which part of the blood (along with other clotting factors) stops bleeding when an injury occurs?

Platelets

Which of the following foods is a good source of phosphorus?

Poultry

When a wound has been bleeding severely, a _____ should be applied securely and the patient taken for emergency medical care immediately.

Pressure bandage

Animal bites are considered dangerous because of the possibility of infection or the transmission of:

RABIES.

An automatic external defibrillator (AED) can:

RECOGNIZE A SHOCKABLE RHYTHM.

A big lead apron will be put over the patient to protect the

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS from the X-rays.

The breasts are compressed during a mammography because doing so:

REQUIRES LESS RADIATION TO BE USED.

Animal bites are considered dangerous because of the possibility of infection or the transmission of:

Rabies

TELETHERAPY

Radiation therapy administered by a machine that is positioned at some distance from the patient.

Which of the following is a result of vitamin D deficiency?

Rickets

Which of the following is considered a moderate burn?

SECOND-DEGREE BURN COVERING 20% OF AN ADULTS BODY.

An injury on the arms or legs will require the dressing to be held in place with a ____ bandage.

SPIRAL.

Which of the following is the first step in responding to an emergency?

SURVEY THE SCENE.

What is the medical term for fainting?

SYNCOPE

Abrasion

Scrape off the epidermis with dots of blood,

Which of the following are direct allergy tests? Select all that apply.

Scratch Test , Patch Test, Intradermal injection

phenylketonuria (PKU)

Screening test done with capillary blood from an infant's heel.

Which of the following is one of the four major priority action steps for Americans for healthy eating?

Shift food to a more plant-based diet.

Epinephrine

Should be administered about an inch above the site by order of the provider if severe reaction occurs during intradermal allergy testing.

back and side muscles

Sit up straight on the floor with both legs straight out. Bring the left leg up with your knee bent and place your foot on the floor to the right of the right knee. Then place your right elbow on the upper part of your left knee. Your left hand should be in back of you to help you look over your left shoulder. Take in a deep breath before you begin to twist your upper body and exhale slowly while you hold this posture for 10-25 seconds. Repeat for the right leg.

Closed

Skin intact over the fracture; the bone is completely broken into two or more pieces.

Avulsion

Skin torn off and the wound is bleeding profusely,

Which diet is easily tolerated for patients who have gastrointestinal disorders?

Soft diet

Which bandage would you use on the arms and legs to hold the dressing in place?

Spiral

outer thigh muscles

Stand next to and press your left hand against the wall as you place your right hand on your right hip. Bend the right knee slightly, rest the left foot on its side, and hold for 15-25 seconds. Repeat for the left leg.

When treating a burn, the first priority would be to:

Stop the burning process

Plaque

Substance that can build up on the inside of the arteries if cholesterol levels stay elevated for an extended period of time.

FIRST-DEGREE:

Sunburn or contact with boiling water or steam can cause this type of burn, SUPERFICIAL BURN, Involves an injury primarily to the epidermis, resulting in reddening of the skin and moderately severe pain.

When scheduling a patient for an abdominal ultrasound, what should you instruct the patient?

TAKE NOTHING BY MOUTH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

Which type of radiation therapy allows deep penetration for deep tumors and is performed on an outpatient basis?

TELETHERAPY

How is a tracer placed into the body?

THROUGH AN IV.

Which medication would not be found commonly stocked on a crash cart?

TYLENOL.

radioallergosorbent test (RAST)

Test that determines the presence of immunoglobulins that are present in greater amounts in those with allergies.

With strict regulations regarding quality control and quality assurance, you are required to keep a log book to record all specimens and the results of the tests performed. The log should include which of the following?

The test performed

With animal and human bites:

The wounds must be thoroughly cleansed with an antiseptic soap and rinsed well with water. The area should be bandaged and immobilized. The patient should be examined by a provider as soon as possible to determine further treatment. Answer -> All of the above.

B Lymphocytes

Their functions include humoral immunity and the production of specific antibodies against viruses, bacteria, and other proteins.

Monocytes

Their functions include phagocytosis of microorganisms and cell debris and cooperation in immune response.

Neutrophils

Their functions include phagocytosis, killing of bacteria, and releasing a pyrogen that produces fever.

Which type of burn is the most common?

Thermal

How many minerals are said to be essential to good health?

Thirteen

kidney function test

This might include electrolytes, BUN, and creatinine.

liver panel

This would include enzymes and chemistries related to liver function and dysfunction.

THERAPEUTIC RADIATION

Used in the treatment of cancer by preventing cellular reproduction.

Glucose tolerance test (GTT)

Usually ordered when a patient has a consistently high fasting blood sugar (FBS).

Milk, cheese, liver, meat, eggs, and enriched cereal products are principal sources of which micronutrient?

Vitamin B2

A _____ deficiency can lead to convulsions in infants.

Vitamin B6

Which of the following is not a symptom commonly observed in the first stages of HIV infection?

Vomiting

Which of the following is the patient encouraged to do in preparation for a mammogram?

WASH THE CHEST AND UNDERARMS.

Chemical burns are treated by removing any clothing from the burn area and then immediately flooding the area with ___ for at least 15 minutes.

Water

groin muscles

While sitting on the floor, bring your heels together, and hold them with your hands. Gently push your legs down with your elbows (or ask someone to do it for you), and hold for 5-10 seconds; use resistance to feel stretching (avoid straining) and then relax. Repeat 5-10 times. This is often called the butterfly stretch.

A sprained ankle should be:

elevated for two to three days

The MyPlate program:

is intended to encourage Americans to make healthier food choices

When a provider recommends moist heat, the standard instruction is:

on for 20 minutes and off for 10 minutes

If a foreign body is lodged under the upper eyelid, it may be possible for a medical assistant to remove it by:

pulling the upper lid down over the lower lid

Which of the following is considered a moderate burn?

second-degree burn covering 20 percent of an adult's body

You can usually identify a bite by looking at the __ of the wound

shape

An injury on the arms or legs will require the dressing to be held in place with a ____ bandage.

sprial

The chief function of the white blood cells is:

to protect the body against invaders such as bacteria and viruses

Hematocrits are read by looking down onto the tube against the values chart within the centrifuge. After the tubes have been centrifuged, the readings are performed by placing the sealed end of the tube against the padding or gasket, making certain that the sealed end is at the ___point of the reader.

zero