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_______________bloo d is usually collected from a newborn for blood gas testing.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

When prewarming the infant's heel for blood collection, it is best to prewarm the site for:
 
  a. 30 seconds.
  b. 1 to 2 minutes.
  c. 3 to 5 minutes.
  d. 5 to 8 minutes.



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Answer to Question 1

Capillary

Answer to Question 2

C



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