Give an example of when the vacuum in an evacuated tube will be lost.

What will be an ideal response?


The vacuum in a tube will be lost if the cap is removed prior to the draw, the tube is dropped, the tube has been pushed too far into the needle holder prior to insertion of the needle, or the needle is pulled slightly out of the vein during the draw.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. fuel characteristics and available air supply b. fire scenario and location of ignition source c. containment and absence of air supply d. containment and location of ignition source

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When totaled, how many millimeters are necessary in V1 or V2 from the isoelectric line to the tip of the deepest QS complex, plus the distance from the isoelectric line to the tip of the tallest R wave in V5 or V6, to suspect left ventricular hypertrophy? 

A. 30 mm B. 25 mm C. 35 mm D. 20 mm

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Hamsters have prominent scent glands on their ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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