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shenderson6

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on: Jun 25, 2018

In which test should alcohol NEVER be used to cleanse the venipuncture site?
a. blood culture b. AIDS test
c. blood alcohol level d. platelet count

Question 2

The most common cause of blood culture contamination is:
a. collection of too much blood
b. collection of the sample from below the IV
c. improper skin preparation
d. the use of a needle and syringe for collection

perkiness

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c

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