You are assisting another phlebotomist, who asks that you hand her a plasma separator tube (PST). Which tube will you hand her?

Which of the following arterial blood gas results would most likely be reported for a patient who is having a mild asthma attack?

A. pH = 7.31 PCO2 = 50 torr PO2 = 60 torr B. pH = 7.40 PCO2 = 50 torr PO2 = 50 torr C. pH = 7.47 PCO2 = 32 torr PO2 = 60 torr D. pH = 7.47 PCO2 = 40 torr PO2 = 50 torr

The ____________________ staff is responsible for registering the patient in a hospital setting.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).