The addition of a(n) ________ to a blood collection tube causes the blood to remain in a liquid state.

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


anticoagulant

An anticoagulant prevents blood from clotting and keeps it in a liquid state.

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A) The goal for total amount of time from the actual injury to arrival of EMS at the scene B) The target scene time for EMS as it applies to the seriously injured trauma patient C) The time it should take the transporting ambulance to get the trauma patient to the closest medical facility D) The amount of time EMS should spend on scene with any patient suffering a traumatic injury(s)

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Native American sweat lodges are used for just physical ailments

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What do conscientiousness, problem solving, skills competency, teamwork, and commitment to continuing education represent for a CST?

a. college prerequisites b. legal doctrines c. professional traits d. religious philosophies

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An E/M code is assigned based on provider documentation in the office __________

A) superbill B) charge ticket C) record D)encounter form

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