Tourniquet pressure that is too tight or lasts too long can result in:

A. syncope.
B. sclerosed veins.
C. falsely elevated test results.
D. excessive specimen removal.

Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As blood volume is lost due to a traumatic injury, the body’s response is to:

A) decrease heart rate and vasoconstrict major veins.
B) increase heart rate and decrease systemic vascular resistance.
C) decrease heart rate and promote peripheral vasoconstriction.
D) increase heart rate and close precapillary arterioles.

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