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shenderson6

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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



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c



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