Which of the following can help avoid the problem of arterial blood sample contamination with air?

1. Discarding frothy samples
2. Fully expelling any bubbles
3. Mixing before expelling air
4. Capping syringe quickly
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 4 only
c. 1 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


ANS: B

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