All of the Following Are Correct Techniques for Applying a Tourniquet

question 8

Multiple Choice

All of the following are correct techniques for applying a tourniquet except

• A)placing the tourniquet 3 to 4 inches above the bend in the elbow.
• B)asking the patient to clench his or her fist.
• C)applying the tourniquet so that it is snug, but not tight.
• D)leaving the tourniquet on for at least 3 minutes before drawing the specimen.

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Definitions:

Maintenance Rehearsal

A process in cognitive psychology that involves repeatedly verbalizing or thinking about a piece of information to be remembered, thereby keeping it in short-term memory for longer periods.

Priming

A technique in psychology used to train a person's memory in both positive and negative ways, influencing their responses and perceptions.

Decay Theory

A theory suggesting that memory fades due to the mere passage of time unless it is actively reviewed.

Forgetting

The loss or decline of memory over time, which can occur due to various factors including the passage of time, interference, or failure to store information effectively.