AAMA Clinical Patient Care 4

Question 1

When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following is the correct technique?

Accepted Answer

Count respirations while pretending to measure the pulse

Answer

Informing patients that their breathing is being counted causes them to alter their rate; measuring it covertly while appearing to check the pulse gives a more accurate reading.

Question 2

Which site is preferred for measuring blood pressure in a patient who has had a right-sided mastectomy?

Accepted Answer

Left arm

Answer

Blood pressure should be taken on the opposite arm from a mastectomy to avoid disrupting lymphatic drainage and risking lymphedema.

Question 3

A physician orders a wound culture. What is the correct method for obtaining the specimen?

Accepted Answer

Aspirate or swab the deepest part of the wound after cleaning surface exudate

Answer

Swabbing the wound's deepest tissue after removing surface exudate provides the most accurate culture of the causative organism.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of applying a pressure bandage after venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

To prevent hematoma formation by promoting hemostasis

Answer

Direct pressure at the puncture site activates the clotting cascade and prevents blood from accumulating under the skin.

Question 5

A patient is scheduled for a fasting blood glucose test. The patient states they had a small snack two hours ago. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Reschedule the test and advise the patient on fasting requirements

Answer

A true fasting glucose requires 8–12 hours of no caloric intake; the test should be rescheduled and the patient educated to ensure accurate results.

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AAMA Clinical Patient Care 4