The reason that carbon monoxide is so toxic is because it:

A Is a protoplasmic poison.
B. Combines with cytochrome oxidase.
C. Has 200–250 times the affinity of oxygen for hemoglobin binding sites.
D. Sensitizes the myocardium.


D

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The recommended order of draw for capillary punctures is ____.

A. blood gasses, EDTA tubes, other additive tubes, and serum tubes B. EDTA tubes, blood gasses, other additive tubes, and serum tubes C. blood gasses, serum tubes, EDTA tubes, and other additive tubes D. EDTA tubes, other additive tubes, serum tubes, and blood gasses

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The World Health Organization targeted smallpox for eradication and success worldwide was declared in 1980.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What is the purpose of warming the site before performing a heel stick on an infant?

What will be an ideal response?

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