Why must the first drop of blood from a capillary puncture be wiped away?

a. to remove tissue fluid
b. to wipe away any bacterial contamination
c. to remove heparin or saline contamination
d. to make the blood flow faster

a

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______= 240 mL

A) 8 drams B) 4 pints C) 1 cup D) 4 oz

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Physicians in an individual practice association (IPA) health maintenance organization (HMO):

A. are typically capitated. B. see both members and nonmembers of the HMO. C. must act as primary care physicians (PCPs). D. contract only with managed care organizations (MCOs).

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