A patient sample arrives in the laboratory with the name on the tube and no other information. What is missing?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A second identifier, usually a hospital number or date of birth, should be on the specimen.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Myalgia means pain or tenderness in a muscle

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Airflow hoods must be thoroughly cleaned approximately how often?

Every hour Every 3 hours Every 5 hours Every 8 hours

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The best way to provide sighted guide assistance is to:

A) walk ahead of the patient, giving him or her verbal directions throughout the guided assistance. B) allow the patient to grasp your arm and guide him or her, walking about half step in front of him or her throughout the guided assistance. C) grasp the patient's arm and walk directly beside him or her throughout the guided assistance. D) supply the patient with a professional guide dog and allow the guide dog to provide him or her with guided assistance.

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