Which of the Following Tests Should Be Returned to the Laboratory

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tests should be returned to the laboratory first to ensure accurate results?

• A) Prothrombin time
• B) Blood group and type
• C) Complete blood count
• D) Blood culture

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Definitions:

Analytic Thought

The process of breaking down complex information into smaller components for better understanding, assessment, or decision-making.

Inductive Reasoning

An analytical method where various propositions, assumed to be true or often validated as true, are amalgamated to reach a distinct conclusion.

Intuitive Thought

A cognitive process that creates immediate understanding or knowledge without evident rational thought and inference.

Concrete Reasoning

A form of thinking that is focused on the physical and the now, dealing primarily with observable or tangible facts rather than abstract concepts.