A. Interrupting the patient to save time
B. Looking away while the patient speaks
C. Restating the patient's concern for clarification
D. Explaining that all patients feel the same way
A. 45°
B. 25°
C. 30°
D. 10°
A. Hemolyzing a specimen during collection
B. Failing to report a critical value promptly
C. Collecting the wrong tube
D. Underfilling a citrate tube
A. Light blue
B. Red
C. Lavender
D. Gray
A. Transfer the specimen into a plasma tube.
B. Shake the tube vigorously to accelerate clotting.
C. Centrifuge the tube immediately.
D. Allow the tube to clot completely before centrifuging.
A. The patient is diaphoretic and says they feel faint.
B. The patient asks which arm will be used.
C. The patient has a visible median cubital vein.
D. The patient confirms their date of birth.