The ________ in a POL is generally used to separate whole blood samples into blood components or to prepare urine samples for examination by spinning the specimens at high speed. 

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


centrifuge
A centrifuge is used to spin specimens at high speed to separate their components.

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What happens immediately before a patient advances to the syncope stage?

a. Both the blood pressure and pulse rate increase rapidly. b. Both the blood pressure and pulse rate drop rapidly. c. The blood pressure drops rapidly; the pulse rate increases rapidly. d. The blood pressure increases rapidly; the pulse rate drops rapidly.

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After making a home care visit, to whom should you forward copies of your written report? 1. Patient's physician 2. Patient's family 3. Home care agency

a. 2 and 3 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1, 2, and 3 d. 1 and 3 only

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Match the term with the best descriptor.

A. records transactions into a series of documents called journals, accounts, and general ledgers B. complete set of accounts established and maintained by the organization C. sometimes referred to as cost accounting D. book or document in which each transaction is entered in chronological order E. record keeping aspect of accounting F. separate recording for each asset and liability G. serves to discover mistakes after their occurrence H. accounting procedures, precautions, and forms established to prevent and minimize errors and fraud

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To pass a return-to-play test, taping is not allowed

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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