CMT Clinical Diagnostic Procedures 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Fourth intercostal space, right sternal border

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Lavender/purple top

Answer

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

Question 4

What does a pulse oximeter measure?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen saturation of hemoglobin

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Begin voiding, then collect the midstream portion

Answer

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

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