Which of the following statement regarding hemoglobin analyzers is false?

A. One of the primary advantages of using a hemoglobin analyzer is that it only requires a venous puncture.

B. The manufacturer of each hemoglobin analyzer provides an operating manual.

C. It is important that the medical assistant become completely familiar with all aspects of the hemoglobin analyzer.

D. Quality control procedures are of particular importance to ensure that the analyzer is functioning properly and test results are reliable and accurate.

A.

The hemoglobin analyzer just require a finger puncture to perform the test rather than a venous venipuncture.  This is one of the primary advantages of using a hemoglobin analyzer, the convenience to perform the test that even medical assistant can become completely familiar with all aspects of the hemoglobin analyzer. 

In addition, it is important to ensure that the analyzer is functioning properly by following the quality control procedures so test results are reliable and accurate.

answer: b. complete secondary assessment (detailed physical exam).

after you finished the primary assessment, you must proceed with the assessment by performing a complete detailed physical examination.

this secondary assessment includes a focused on patient’s history, vital signs and a specific and rapid examination of the entire body especially on the injuries acquired from the motor vehicle accident and the patient’s medical complaint.

perspiration and respiration.