Blood clotting occurs in a series of steps known as a(n):

A. thrombi
B. cascade
C. clotting factor
D. embolus

b
Rationale: The process of blood clotting occurs in a series of sequential steps that are referred to as a cascade. Eleven different plasma proteins (clotting factors) are involved in hemostasis.

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A) Brush off the powder and flush the patient's skin with copious amounts of water. B) Flush the patient's skin with copious amounts of water. C) Wipe the powder away with a damp cloth. D) Brush off the powder and flush the patient's skin with a solution of baking soda and water.

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A diagnosis that is correctly coded in ICD-10-CM contains how many characters?

A) At least two B) At least three C) At least four D) At least five

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