The centrifuge is used to spin the urine to force the solids (cells, casts, and crystals) to the bottom of the tube. Most of the liquid portion, called the ________, is poured off, and the remaining sediment is examined by microscope.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
supernatant
The supernatant is the liquid portion of urine after centrifugation, which is discarded.
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While in charge of triage at a scene involving 30 patients exposed to carbon monoxide, you find a young female who is not breathing. After you open her airway and find that breathing does not return, you should:
a. provide her 15 seconds of assisted ventilation. b. place a black tag on her and move on to the next patient. c. provide her 15 seconds of CPR and recheck for a radial pulse. d. apply oxygen and check her mental status.
Long-acting ?2 agonists are indicated for
a. acute asthma attacks. b. mucus reduction. c. treating infections. d. maintenance therapy for asthmatics.
5 tablespoons = ________ teaspoons
What will be an ideal response?