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Jipu 123

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Warming the skin puncture site:
 a. increases the blood flow through the arterioles and capillaries sevenfold
  b. results in hemolysis of the blood sample
  c. should be performed with a hot towel (100 degrees Celsius)
  d. should not be done routinely because it will alter the chemical values in the blood

Question 2

In a skin puncture procedure, hemolysis can occur from:
 a. alcohol that has dried on the skin surface
  b. heat application of the puncture site
  c. a large size lancet
  d. squeezing the heel or finger too hard


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paavo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


Jipu 123

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

ricroger

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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