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In a glucose tolerance test, it is unsafe to give a patient with an elevated glucose: A) additional water. B) a urine test. C) additional glucose. D) a venipuncture.  

Sterile technique is required during blood collection for culture to: A) create confidence in the patient because of the lengthy procedure. B) ensure that no normal flora are included in the specimen. C) promote growth of pathogens in the sample. D) stimulate blood flow to the surface veins.

A shunt that is surgically inserted to connect an artery and a vein to allow for hemodialysis is a: A) fistula B) heparin lock C) cannula D) saline lock

Conditions that may require arterial blood measurements include: (Choose all that apply) A) pulmonary disease. B) cardiac failure. C) lung cancer. D) severe shock.

False positive blood culture results may occur due to: A) circular cleaning of the puncture site. B) allowing the cleaning agent to dry on the skin. C) wiping the tube stopper with alcohol prior to collection. D) re-palpating the puncture site after cleansing.

He is listening to music in his room.Él *blank* *blank* (escuchar) música en su habitación. _______ _______

Forcing blood collected through a venous access device out of a syringe while transferring into tubes may cause: A) hemolysis. B) clotting. C) platelet clumping. D) a short draw.

Nosotros *blank* (dar, leer) las instrucciones para entender.  _______

¿ *blank* (tú) preocupado? No, yo *blank* bien. _______ _______

You are running in the race.Tú *blank* *blank* (correr) en la carrera. _______ _______