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POC tech

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What temperature should bath water not exceed?   show
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What degree should the CPCT have the bed after meals to prevent the risk for aspiration?   show
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show If they have not have had a bowel movement in over three days  
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What should the CPCT record?   show
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What is passive movement?   show
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show Patient performs the motions independently  
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show Cannnot remove any sterile dressings without specific direction from a nurse or physician  
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show Every two hours to minimize the risk of developing pressure sores  
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another name for anti-embolitic stocking   show
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show Inappropriate accumulation of fluid in body tissue  
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show wong-baker FACES  
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Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patient's blood pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching?   show
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show Rectal exam  
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Which of the following statements made by the CPCT demonstrates the need for further teaching?   show
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show Temperature 32.7 C (90.9 F)  
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show Healthcare workers' hands  
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show Guide the patient to a seated or lying position on the floor.  
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show Ensure that the bio engineering performs maintenance on the pump  
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During a mercury thermometer exchange, someone drops a mercury thermometer and it shatters on the floor. How should the CPCT intervene?   show
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A patient has endometerial cancer and has been placed in isolation because of her radiation implants. The patient states that she is lonely and needs extra attention. which of the following actions should the CPCT take when caring for this patient?   show
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show "i'm sorry, but I cannot discuss patients"  
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A CPCT is caring for a patient who is agitated. The best way to handle this patient is to   show
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show call the charge nurse of the floor and report the patient's vital signs  
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show Shout her name to see if she is conscious  
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show "You shouldn't talk about patients in public places."  
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A CPCT is inserting a urinary catheter. He creates a sterile field between the legs of the patient, but the patient moves his leg onto the sterile field, touching everything. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take next?   show
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show Give the doctor a gown and gloves  
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A CPCT is teaching a family member how to change a patient's dressings. Which of the following actions by the family member indicates a need for further teaching?   show
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show Raise the bed to a working height  
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show Contact precautions  
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show working under the supervision of a professional supervisor  
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As Personal Care Assistant, it is your responsibility to:   show
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Mrs. Rand, who has diabetes and takes insulin regularly, tells the Personal Care Assistant that she feels very nervous and jittery. What should the PCA do immediately?   show
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Always report a pulse if the beats per minute are under 60 or over 100.   show
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Mrs. Morris has not had a bowel movement for three days. She has always given herself an enema if she does not have a bowel movement for that length of time. Mrs. Morris asks the Personal Care Assistant to give her an enema. What should the PCA do?   show
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show False  
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show promote maximum self-care and independence within the limits of the person’s ability  
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When giving the patient a bath, if the water is too hot, it can injure (burn) the person’s skin. If it is too cold, it can chill the person. Therefore you should test the water temperature before beginning the bath by:   show
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show Flex his knees and push with his heels  
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The loss of fatty tissue is a normal part of the aging process that makes the elderly more likely to develop which of the following conditions:   show
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show Can Hear  
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show True  
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If a patient in on fluid I & O, solid stool is also measure for output   show
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show false  
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The second set in CPR is to check for pulse   show
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show True  
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The purpose of the Heimlich maneuver is to induce a bowel movement.   show
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show false  
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Emesis is included in the calculation of fluid I & O.   show
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show false  
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A paraplegic patient can be taught to transfer themselves from the bed to a chair with the aid of a transfer board   show
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show false  
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show 2 hours  
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show policy and procedure manual  
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show an electric razor  
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show name and room number  
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show Vectors  
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show Chickenpox  
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show AIDS  
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Vectors include   show
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Some types of E. Coli are normal flora of   show
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show Hand Hygiene  
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In putting on PPE, the first article you put on is   show
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show Employers must have written airborne exposure control plan in the workplace  
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show the potential means of transmission of the disease airborne transmisson  
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show day  
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show source, means of transmission, and susceptible host  
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show prevent transmission of infection to the patient  
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show Handling patient correspondence  
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show Accreditation  
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Once phlebotomists are certified, continuing education programs allow them to earn   show
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show Patients must be informed of intended treatments and their risks before they are performed  
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Which is not a required personal characteristic of a professional phlebotomist?   show
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When a patient in the hospital refuses to have blood drawn, the phlebotomist should   show
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OSHA stands for   show
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When mixing acids and water, you should   show
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Chemicals should   show
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The first action to take in the event of a fire is to   show
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show Break contract between the source and the victim  
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Class C fires involve   show
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Which of the following does the NFPA symbol warn about?   show
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The first thing to do when giving breathing aid to a victim is   show
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show PPE, an emergency shower, an eye wash station  
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show Chemicals  
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show irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, anaphylaxis  
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show Reactivity warning  
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show Liver  
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Cyan- refers to   show
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Hemi- means   show
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show to cut  
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show against  
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show white  
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The term to define the overall the body is   show
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The functional unit of the nervous system is   show
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show Mitochondria  
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Which type of muscle tissue is involved in homeostasis?   show
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show Connective  
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Which is not a lab test that assess for well being of muscle disorders?   show
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Which is not a lab test that assesses for disorders of the integumentary system   show
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Hepatitis involves the   show
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Which lab tests is not useful in the assessment of liver problems?   show
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show glucagon  
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In which system does hematopoiesis occur?   show
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show nephron  
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Microbiology may perform the following lab tests for urologic disorders   show
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ABG's typically test for   show
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show ADH  
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The hormone that can be detected by early pregancy tests is   show
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show T4  
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Hormones are produced by which body system   show
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show capillaries  
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Veins and arteries are composed of how many layers?   show
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show they have a thick muscle layer lining the lumen  
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An average adult has _______ L of blood.   show
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Plasma consitutes _______ % of total blood volume   show
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show leukocyte  
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The main function of leukocytes is to   show
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show neutrophil  
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show 9 to 12 days  
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Which cellular component is responsible for the transport of hemoglobin?   show
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Which lab test does not assist in diagnosing HIV infection?   show
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A group of inherited disorders marked by increased bleeding times is known as   show
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Which organ is not included in the lymphatic system?   show
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show antibodies  
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Which hormone regulates water reabsorption by the kidney?   show
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Which of the following is not anticoagulant?   show
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The most common antiseptic used in routine venipuncture is   show
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How many times may a needle be used before discarding it?   show
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show 16 guage  
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Complete clotting of a blood sample ina a SST (gold or red-gray) tube takes _______ minutes at room temperature   show
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show Polygel  
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show Red, glass tube  
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EDTA prevent coagulation in blood tubes by   show
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show Glucose tolerance tests  
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Tubes with green tops may contain   show
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show Larger the lumen diameter  
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show 16-18  
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show inverted gently and repeatedly after blood collection  
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Tubes containing the SPS anticoaguant are used for   show
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show CBC  
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show FBS  
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show Coagulation  
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show Filling insurance claims  
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Which vein is often the only one that can be palpated in an obese patient?   show
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Upon entering a patients room, you should first   show
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show basilic  
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At what angle should a veinpuncture needle penetrate the skin?   show
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show DOB, ID number, Patient's name  
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When should the tourniquet be removed from the arm in a venipuncture procedure   show
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Tourniquet should be placed _______ inches above the venipuncture site   show
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show Hematoma  
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show removing the needle before removing the tourniquet  
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An increase in the ration of formed elements to plasma is called   show
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show petechiae  
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If you are asked to perform a venipuncture on a patient who is not wearing an ID band, you should   show
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show Median Cubital  
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During the venipuncture procedure, the tourniquent should stay on no longer than   show
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Dermal punctures are performed on   show
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show Hemoglobin  
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Good candidates for dermal collection include patients who   show
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show their veins tend to be small and fragile  
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An infant heel warming device should be applied for approximately   show
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The depth of the heel puncture should not be more than   show
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show ring (fourth digit)  
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In performing a dermal puncture, the puncture should be   show
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show Medial or lateral borders of the plantar surface  
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show Blood smear  
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Which test cannot be collected by dermal puncture?   show
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Which medication does not interfere with the BT test?   show
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At what level does the blood pressure cuff remain during the BT test?   show
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A normal BT result is   show
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How frequently is the blood wicked during a BT test?   show
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show locate the patient  
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Which lab department may require special patient ID?   show
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Collapsed veins can be caused by   show
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Which of the following could be a cause of hemolysis?   show
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To avoid reflux of an anticoagulant, you should do all of the following except:   show
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show Edematous tissue, mastectomies, hematomas  
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When performing a butterfly draw using the hand vein,   show
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Povidine-iodine is not recommended for   show
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show Destruction of blood cells  
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Which test result is not affected by patient position   show
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Lymphostasis is   show
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show Tap the antecubital area with the index and middle finger  
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show Alteration of the ratio of elements in the blood  
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