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When selecting a vein for venipuncture, you should:

• A.Palpate visible veins.
• B.Use the basilicvein as an alternative if the median cubital vein cannot be located.
• C.Select a vein close to a pulse.
• D.Use your thumb to palpate a vein.

When carrying out a rapid test for group A streptococci from a throat swab, if there is no blue control line on the dipstick at 5 minutes, the test is:

• A.Inconclusive
• B.Negative
• C.Invalid
• D.Positive

Which of the following is an appropriate method of applying pressure to stop bleeding after venipuncture in the antecubital area?

• A.Flexing the elbow sharply
• B.Applying a gauze pressure dressing
• C.Maintaining direct pressure for 3-5 seconds
• D.Applying a cotton ball pressure dressing

Which of the following governmental agencies or policies governs the accommodations that must be made in the laboratory for patients and workers who use wheelchairs?

• A.FDA
• B.ADA
• C.ADHQ
• D.EMTALA

Which of the following is NOT part of the renal system?

• A.Adrenal glands
• B.Ureters
• C.Kidneys
• D.Bladder