Bleeding disorders may cause pinpoint skin hemorrhages known as ________ .
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
petechiae
Petechiae are pinpoint skin hemorrhages that result from bleeding disorders.
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The appropriate way to handle and dispose of contaminated sharps is to ____.
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