The substance released by platelets that, through constriction and dilation of blood vessels, affects blood flow to an injured or affected site is called:

a. histamine. c. granules.
b. serotonin. d. pus.


a

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Match each lettered word or phrase to the most appropriate numbered word or phrase. The letters may be used more than once.

A. blood flows freely into microcollection tubes B. WBC microscopic analysis C. caused by excessive "milking" of the finger D. needed on a microscopic slide for blood analysis E. may cause clot formation F. condition in which skin appears bluish due to O2 depletion G. not recommended for routine skin puncture H. fingertip I. arterializes capillary blood J. rapid screening methods for laboratory tests

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Sputum is the mucous substance expelled by ________.

A. coughing or clearing the bronchi B. waste produced from the bowel C. drainage from a wound D. discharge from the vagina

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ICD-10-CM/PCS is currently on track to become effective on what date?

A. October 1, 2014 B. October 1, 2015 C. October 1, 2013 D. January 1, 2015

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The placement of compression on the left foot using an intermittent pressure device would be reported with code ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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