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Clinical Diagnostic Procedures Flashcards

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  1. When performing a 12-lead ECG, where is lead V1 placed?

    Answer: Fourth intercostal space, right sternal border

    Lead V1 is placed at the fourth intercostal space at the right sternal border.

  2. A fasting blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate occasions indicates:

    Answer: Diabetes mellitus

    A fasting blood glucose of 126 mg/dL or higher on two occasions meets the diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus.

  3. Which specimen tube color is used for a complete blood count (CBC)?

    Answer: Lavender/purple top

    Lavender (purple) top tubes contain EDTA anticoagulant, which is required for CBC testing.

  4. What does a pulse oximeter measure?

    Answer: Oxygen saturation of hemoglobin

    A pulse oximeter uses light absorption to measure the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen (SpO2).

  5. When collecting a clean-catch midstream urine specimen, the patient should:

    Answer: Begin voiding, then collect the midstream portion

    A clean-catch midstream specimen requires the patient to begin voiding to flush urethral bacteria, then collect the middle portion.

  6. An abnormally low platelet count is termed:

    Answer: Thrombocytopenia

    Thrombocytopenia refers to a platelet count below the normal range, typically under 150,000/μL.

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