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Garrulous

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Which of the following evacuated tubes is preferred for the collection of a blood culture specimen?
 
  a. green-topped evacuated tube
  b. yellow-topped evacuated tube
  c. speckled-topped evacuated tube
  d. light bluetopped evacuated tube

Question 2

Swabbing of the arm in concentric circles is in preparation of collecting blood for:
 
  a. glucose tolerance test.
  b. blood cultures.
  c. Allen test.
  d. red blood cell count.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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