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waynest

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In the gram stain procedure, the medical assistant would flood the slide with crystal violet and allow it to sit on the slide for how long?
 
 10 seconds
  60 seconds
  30 seconds
  5 seconds

Question 2

Which of the following conditions has the highest emergency priority?
 
 Bleeding
  Cessation of breathing
  Loss of consciousness
  Shock



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Answer to Question 1

30 seconds

Rationale: In the gram stain procedure, the medical assistant would flood the slide with crystal violet and allow it to sit on the slide for 30 seconds. This will stain the bacteria purple.

Answer to Question 2

Cessation of breathing

Rationale: Cessation of breathing is considered a life-threatening condition.





 

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