The first step in performing manual capillary puncture is to ________.

A. assemble the equipment
B. explain the procedure to the patient
C. wipe the site of the puncture with alcohol
D. perform hand hygiene


Answer: D

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The process of using the results of measurement and evaluation to identify performance and behavior problems and to prescribe how the problems may be corrected is referred to as ________.

A. evaluation B. measurement C. assessment D. statistics E. testing

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How is a patient's personal space defined??

A) the distance of eight to 15 feet from the patient B) the distance of four to 12 feet from the patient C) the distance of 18 inches to four feet from the patient D) the distance of six inches to 12 inches from the patient

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