The Needle Size Most Commonly Used by the Blood Bank

question 44

Multiple Choice

The needle size most commonly used by the blood bank for donations is _____ gauge.

• A) 16
• B) 10
• C) 35
• D) 21

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic reactions and anxieties by gradually exposing the individual to the feared object or situation.

Token Economy

A system of behavior modification based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior through the exchange of tokens that can be redeemed for various rewards.

Participant Modeling

A therapeutic technique wherein a therapist first demonstrates a desired behavior in a step-by-step process, then the client attempts to imitate the behavior with guidance.

Antipsychotic Drugs

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