The appearance of this blood smear is caused by using: A) a slide with fingerprints on it. B) unequal pressure on the spreader slide. C) a chipped slide for the spreader slide. D) a start-and-stop motion

What does it mean to clean in concentric circles? A) start at the center of the puncture site and spiral outward B) start at the outer edge and spiral inward toward the puncture site C) start anywhere in the puncture area and overlap circles of cleansing agent D) start anywhere in the puncture area and move back and forth over the area  

A thick blood smear is used to screen for: A) red blood cell disorders. B) white blood cell disorders. C) platelet disorders. D) malaria parasites

Potential blood donors may be disqualified if they: (Choose all that apply) A) have recently traveled out of the country. B) are on medications or have taken drugs. C) live a sexually promiscuous lifestyle. D) have eaten before the procedure.

Which medical personnel are allowed to perform arterial puncture? (Choose all that apply) A) Nurses B) Physicians C) Respiratory therapists D) Phlebotomists

Why should small children not have bandages applied after a dermal puncture? A) Because of a swallowing or choking risk B) Because of the small area punctured C) Because it will constrict the patient’s finger D) Because the bandages become contaminated

     Which of the dermal punctures in this image is performed correctly? A) Image A B) Image B C) Both of these D) Neither of these

He is listening to music in his room.Él *blank* *blank* (escuchar) música en su habitación. _______ _______

When collecting a specimen for blood culture, some blood is placed into an anaerobic bottle and will be exposed to a(n): A) oxygen-rich environment. B) room air environment. C) oxygen-free environment. D) gas-free environment.

You have just backed up the spreader slide toward the frosted end until the spreader touches the blood drop to prepare a blood smear. What will you do next? A) Apply a drop of blood to the slide ½ inch from the edge. B) Place the edge of the spreader slide close to the unfrosted edge. C) Allow the smear to air dry before staining. D) Allow the blood drop to spread almost to the edges of the spreader slide.