What is the difference between plasma and serum?

a. Serum comes from anticoagulated blood; plasma does not.
b. Plasma contains fibrinogen; serum does not.
c. Serum contains fibrinogen; plasma does not.
d. Plasma is found only inside the body.

b

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Which of the following is a true statement regarding quality improvement and risk management procedures?

A) They must be kept with the administrative procedures. B) They must be kept in separate notebooks and updated regularly. C) They must be kept with the clinical procedures. D) They should be made available to patients and kept in the patient information pamphlet.

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D50 is indicated for hypoglycemia. Your protocols may define a specific glucometer reading as a condition that must be present to administer the medication. This is the BEST example of:

A) the contradictions for the medication. B) the pharmacokinetics of the medication. C) the indications for the medication. D) the special considerations of the medication.

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