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DyllonKazuo

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A major factor that affects a host's susceptibility in the chain of infection is age.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

List at least four problems that can lead to phlebotomy lawsuits.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer:

1. Patient falling after blood is collected
2. Hematoma (hemorrhage caused by inadequate pressure to the vein)
3. Abscess or other infections at the venipuncture site
4. Injuries from fainting before, during, or after blood collection
5. Nerve damage due to poor venipuncture technique
6. Complications from collecting blood from the same side as a mastectomy (removal of breast)
7. Wristband or identification error leading to wrong diagnosis and treatment and injury or death in some cases




DyllonKazuo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


T4T

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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