A Cleaning Solution Used on the Venipuncture Site to Avoid

question 22

Multiple Choice

A cleaning solution used on the venipuncture site to avoid skin contamination of the blood sample is called a(n) :

• A)surfactant.
• B)disinfectant.
• C)biocide.
• D)antiseptic.

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Definitions:

Endocarditis

An infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves.

Singular

Unique or one of a kind; in grammar, referring to the form of a noun or pronoun that denotes only one person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

The form of a word used to denote more than one.

Cardiomyopathy

A group of diseases that affect the heart muscle, leading to decreased heart function.