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80) Which of the following blood components are visible in a centrifuged, evacuated red top
tube? (Select the two (2) correct answers.)

A. plasma

B. serum

C. individual erythrocytes

D. platelets

81) An older adult patient arrives to have blood drawn. While assessing the arms for
venipuncture, the medical assistant notices scar tissue in the anticubital areas and is
unable to palpate a vein. Which of the following is an appropriate alternative course of
action?

A. Draw blood from the hand using an evacuated tube system.