The addition of a(n) ________ to a blood collection tube causes the blood to remain in a liquid state.

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

anticoagulant

An anticoagulant prevents blood from clotting and keeps it in a liquid state.

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ICC® codes classify detention and correctional occupancies as:

A. Group I Institutional. B. Group I Institutional Group I-2. C. Group I Institutional Group I-3. D. Group B, Care or Detention Occupancies.

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During the month of May there were 130 births, of which 127 were full-term births and three were premature births. There were five newborn deaths. The newborn death rate is:

A) 2.3% B) 3.8% C) 5.4% D) 7.2%

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