Increased risk of bleeding into the central nervous system occurs with a platelet count of:

A decrease in this protein will result in an emphysema-like condition

A. a1-antitrypsin. B. a2-macroglobulin. C. b-lipoprotein. D. Hemopexin.

Which of the following are included in steps for collection of a blood specimen? 

A. Tell the patient the process will not be painful B. Identify the patient correctly C. Ask the patient what test he needs D. Use the same tubes for chemistry and hematology tests E. Apply the tourniquet to the patient's lower arm