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An arterial puncture site is more likely to bleed because:
 a. arterial blood does not clot as fast as venous blood
  b. arterial blood has a high oxygen content
  c. arteries have higher pressures than veins
  d. none of the above

Question 2

What is the primary source of information when labeling a patient sample in the hospital?
 a. nurse
  b. patient's family
  c. name label at the foot of the bed
  d. wristband and patient verification of name



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d





 

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