4-62. 4-63. 4-64. 4-65. 4-66. In the immediate postoperative recovery phase, a patient’s skin color may be indicative of all of the  following  EXCEPT 1.    the  patient’s  ability  to recover  from  the  anesthetic agent 2.    postoperative   hemorrhage 3.    degradation  of  respiratory function 4.    the development of shock When  permitted,  postoperative patients should be encouraged to ambulate  to  improve  the  functions of  which  of  the  following physiologic  systems? 1.   Renal  system 2.   Digestive  system 3.   Cardiopulmonary  system 4.   All of the above When caring for a young, otherwise  healthy  orthopaedic patient  requiring  immobilization, the  health  care  provides  can anticipate  all  of  the  following EXCEPT 1.   symptoms  of  emotional  stress 2.   frequent  complaints  of  sore or aching pain 3.   periods  of  dizziness associated  with disorientation 4.   a deterioration of skin tone and  function Unless  otherwise  directed  by  the physician,  when  one  is  applying a cast to an arm, the patient's wrist generally is 1.   extended about 10 degrees 2.   in the neutral position 3.   flexed about 30 degrees 4.   in any of the above. Specific position  is  immaterial. In the theory of death and dying,  it  is  suggested  that  most people exhibit five stages. The stage  where  the  terminal  patient becomes  concerned  about  the  state of his or her affairs and family members is known as the stage of 1. denial 2.    acceptance 3.   bargaining 4.    depression 4-67. 4-68. 4-69. 4-70. 4-71. 4-72. For most clinical examinationa_l the  blood  specimen  is  obtained 1.   by  venipuncture 2.   by finger puncture 3.   from an artery 4.   from none of the above Using  the  steps  below,  determine the  correct  method  for  obtaining blood  by  finger  puncture. a. Clean finger b.  Lance  finger c. Milk finger d.  Collect  specimen e. Wipe away first drop 1.   a,   b,   c,   e,   d 2.   c,   b,   e,   a,   d 3.   a,   c,   b,   e,   d 4.   c,   a,   b,   e,   d When  performing  a  finger puncture, wipe the first drop away  to  avoid. 1.   bacterial contamination 2.   clotting at the puncture site 3.   dilution of the specimen with alcohol 4.   dilution of the specimen with tissue fluids How would a 5 ml blood specimen be  obtained  from  a  patient  with an  intravenous  antibiotic  being given  through  the  left  arm  and blood  being  received  through  the right arm? 1.   Multiple finger punctures 2.   Left arm 3.   Right arm 4.   Foot A tourniquet applied to the arm during  venipuncture  should provide  enough  tension  to compress  the  artery,  but  not  the vein. 1. True 2. False The  correct  needle  position  for venipuncture  is  a  _____  degree angle with the bevel _____ 1. 30, up 2. 15, up 3. 30, down 4. 15, down 26