A West digest is arranged by topic and key number.

When drawing blood samples, which of the following should be performed first?

Substances that can be mixed without reacting with one another are:

What laboratory department tests a type and cross-match?

Which statement is true about arterial punctures?

Preexamination includes all of the following EXCEPT:

An arterial puncture is more likely to result in a hematoma than a venipuncture is because of:

Which is generally the most common complication from phlebotomy?

Postures, gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions that accompany verbal communication are known as:

Using a syringe is the best way to obtain blood from a vein that has a tendency to: