The phlebotomist should not draw specimens above an intravenous site, because ______________



What will be an ideal response?


blood will be diluted with the fluid being administered.

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Renin is secreted by which of the following?

A. Liver B. Kidneys C. Pancreas D. Intestines

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding intravenous anticoagulants and the reduction of medication errors?

Using standardized potassium concentrations Storing heparin and insulin vials in separate areas, since both medications are dosed in "units" Using standardized sodium concentrations Storing heparin and narcotics vials in separate rooms

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On a dental chart, the abbreviation Am or Amal stands for ____

A) anterior restoration B) alginate impression C) aesthetic restoration D) amalgam restoration

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Mrs. Smith was in the yard at Sunny Valley Nursing home and sustained an injury. The place of occurrence code for this case is ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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