A Properly Prepared Wedge Smear

question 53

Multiple Choice

A properly prepared wedge smear

• A) has blood covering one-half to three-quarters of the slide.
• B) is dried quickly with forceful blowing.
• C) has a blunt edge.
• D) can have small streaks or holes in smear.

Recognize the role of reservoirs and vectors in disease transmission.

Apply principles of asepsis to break the cycle of infection.

Identify practices to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.

Understand OSHA regulations and safety protocols for handling biohazardous materials.

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Definitions:

Spending Variance

This refers to the difference between the budgeted amount of spending and the actual amount spent.

Fixed Cost

A cost that does not change with an increase or decrease in the amount of goods or services produced or sold.

Variable Cost

Expenses that fluctuate directly and proportionately with changes in production volume or activity level, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Planning Budget

A financial plan that forecasts revenue, expenditures, and resources needed for a particular period.