An Individual Has Several Laboratory Tests Ordered and Is Having

question 18

Multiple Choice

An individual has several laboratory tests ordered and is having blood collected.After applying the tourniquet,the phlebotomist has to answer the phone and write down a message,leaving the tourniquet in place for approximately 3 minutes.How will this affect this individual's serum composition of bilirubin?

• A) It will be increased.
• B) It will be decreased
• C) It will not be affected.

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Definitions:

Contra Asset Account

An asset account where its balance is a negative figure that is subtracted from the balance of its related accounts on the balance sheet.

Estimated Inventory Returns

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Expense Account

An account that tracks the costs incurred by a company in its operational activities.

Asset Account

An asset account is a category in accounting that represents resources owned or controlled by a company that have future economic value.