Surgical Tech Examination ?

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The preoperative urinalysis test done on a paient indicates that the specific gravity is 1.050. This is

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above normal range and she is dehydrated

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A type of crossmatch is done

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if the surgeon anticipates in advance of the operation that blood loss replacement may be necessary

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A patient scheduled for surgery has a hematocrit reading of 40% of whole blood volume. This is?

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within normal range

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Inherited deficiencies of coagulation in which bleeding occurs spontaneously after minor trauma is

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hemophilia

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Preoperative chest x-rays

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should be done on all surgical patients

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An electrocardiogram is

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an electrical recording of heart activity

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After being scheduled in the OR for a routine tonsillectomy, the nurse checking the chart of a patient notes that the hemoglobin is 9.0 g. This reading is

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below normal range

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A microscopic blood exam that estimates the percentages of each type of white cell is called a

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differential blood count

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Procedures that are abolutely necessary in patient identification are

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identification by the anesthesiologist who checks the wristband chart and operating schedule, identification by the surgeon before administration of an anesthetic, identification by the circulating nurse who checks the wristband chart and operating schedule

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Operative records documenting all aspects of perioperative care are required by

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