The term phlebotomy is derived from Greek words that, literally translated, mean to:

a.) cut a vein
b.) draw blood
c.) stick a vein
d.) withdraw blood


Answer: a.) cut a vein

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__________ identification of the extent of clinical experience between the patient and the clinician or facility

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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___________ is any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury upon the person of another

A) Assault B) Battery C) Defamation D) Negligence

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The conchae that extend medially from the lateral masses of the ethmoid bone are the ____________________ and ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Before extubation, the procedure is explained to the patient and the patient is positioned in a ____ position.

A. Fowler's B. sitting C. supine D. semi-Fowler's

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