Which statement is true about arterial punctures?

a. Collateral circulation should be checked before drawing.
b. Heparin is the anticoagulant of choice.
c. The site must be held at least 5 minutes after completing the puncture.
d. all of the above


d

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a. Cocaine and hallucinogens b. Antipsychotics and carbon monoxide c. Inhalants and sleeping pills d. Alcohol and ethylene glycol

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Mucous membrane or organ tissue such as spleen tissue requires ________ forceps

A. toothed C. Adson B. smooth or vascular D. Russian

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Revenue codes reference the:

a. amount of money being charged. b. type of services provided. c. cost of supplies. d. cost of surgery.

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Which of the following supplies should be stored according to the rules of good housekeeping and asepsis?

A. Incidental B. General C. Administrative D. Periodic E. Clinical

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