Chapter 5, Problem 8RQ

Explain each: Why observe the following when doing ETS blood collection? a. Expiry date of blood collection tube b. Proper assembly of adapter, needle, and collection tubes Cleaning of puncture site in an inward to outward circular motion c. Puncture site after antiseptic has air dried d. Mixing blood and no pre-labelling of collection tubes e. Removal of tourniquet prior to needle drawing from vein f. Applying pressure to the site after blood collection

Which of the following increases the likelihood of successful organ transplant? a. matching the ABO blood group antigens b. matching the MHC tissue antigens c. administration of immunosuppressive drugs d. all of these choices