Sometimes a patient's veins are "saved for therapy." In such cases, what type of specimen collection is preferred?
a. butterfly technique
b. syringe technique
c. venipuncture using evacuated tubes
d. fingerstick technique
D
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a. Factor XIII assay b. D-dimer c. Liver function tests d. Fibrinogen
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A) "Let us place a folded towel under his shoulders to help maintain head alignment." B) "It is better if the collar is a little too big; that is more comfortable for him." C) "After he is on the board, place a towel behind his head to keep the airway open." D) "Just apply a cervical collar and then place him directly on the stretcher."
____ is a numbness or "pins and needles" sensation located in the skin territory of the perineum between the legs, the external genitalia, and the anus.
A. Lateral anesthesia B. Saddle anesthesia C. Localized anesthesia D. Compressive anestheisa
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A. one to two B. two to three C. three to four D. four to five