OSMT Exam 2023/2024 with 100% correct answersDuring tissue processing, what is the correct sequence of steps ?a) clearing, dehydration, infiltration b) clearing, infiltration, dehydration c) dehydration, infiltration, clearing d) dehydration, clearing, infiltration - correct answer d) dehydration, clearing, infiltrationIf a person has A- blood, who can they receive from within the ABO blood group? - correct answer A-, AB-What is the purpose of fixation? - correct answer To stabilize proteins & colloidal material in cells/tissues so that it becomes resistant to change/remains as lifelike as possibleWhy is pure water neutral on the pH scale? - correct answer Water has equal amounts of hydrogen and hydroxide atoms, therefore it is able to self ionize.How can the formation of paraformaldehyde be avoided - correct answer Additives to formalin such as buffers or methanolWhat tube would be used to draw blood from a patient being tested for hematocrit? - correct answer LavenderWhat is a compound fixative? - correct answer Composed of 2 or more primary fixatives.What is the normal pH of blood? - correct answer 7.35-7.45How many stool samples must be collected for an ova & parasites exam? Why? - correct answer 3 different samples from 3 different days