Safety dermal puncture devices have a blade that retracts after the device is used. Why are these safety devices recommended?

A. They help to prevent accidental needlesticks.
B. They help to cut across the fingerprint.
C. They help to prevent clotting.
D. They help to prevent hemolysis.


Answer: A

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A. solution B. magma C. suspension D. emulsion

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In order to help distinguish renal tubular epithelial (RTE) cells from leukocytes, one can add 2% acetic acid to help:

A) enhance the granular cytoplasm of the RTE cells. B) destroy the multilobed nucleus of the leukocytes. C) enhance the multilobed nucleus of the leukocytes. D) enhance the multilobed nucleus of the RTE cells.

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Walk-in clinics or ____ enable patients to be seen by a physician or nurse practitioner without an appointment. 

A. in-store clinics B. free-standing clinics C. vaccination centers D. urgent care centers

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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