Question

b. Patient privacy c. Patient insurance akty red You are the only CMAC on the night shift. You receive orders for all of the following tests within minutes of one another. Which test has the greatest collection priority? Select one: • 2 sap electrolytes n ccu Coronary care unit (Heart) O b. STAT CBC in Labor and Delivery O C.STAT electrolytes in the ER a. Timed blood cultures in ICU Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood? Select one: O a. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA b. The one collected in a microcuvette O c The one collected in a tube with no additive

Answer 1

Answer 1. The greater collection priority would be of:-

C) Stat electrolytes in ER. (the main reason behind is that, this is an emergency case stating that electrolytes readings are required there. This should be in priority colle ting data because the need to study and treat electrolyte imbalances is important as it is a life-threatening issue. Rest all cases are also important but are already under observations and treatments).

Answer 2. The best specimen to test for iron levels in blood is:-

A) The one collected in tube that contains EDTA.

Because, EDTA is a chelating agent that binds with calcium of blood that coagulates the blood. So, act as an anticoagulant agent to get better results of blood sample.