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Which of the following is NOT a common antiseptic used for cleaning the venipuncture site?
Which of the following is NOT a common antiseptic used for cleaning the venipuncture site?
- 70% isopropyl alcohol
- Sodium hypochlorite (correct)
- Chlorhexidine gluconate
- Benzalkonium chloride
What is the recommended contact time for a 1:10 dilution of sodium hypochlorite solution when used for cleaning up large blood or body fluid spills?
What is the recommended contact time for a 1:10 dilution of sodium hypochlorite solution when used for cleaning up large blood or body fluid spills?
- 10 minutes (correct)
- 15 minutes
- 1 minute
- 5 minutes
Which of the following is a characteristic of disinfectants, as opposed to antiseptics?
Which of the following is a characteristic of disinfectants, as opposed to antiseptics?
- They are used to clean the venipuncture site.
- They are safe for use on human skin.
- They use effervescence (bubbling) to clean deep wounds.
- They are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (correct)
What is the purpose of using a combination of alcohol, iodine, and alcohol when preparing an individual for a bacterial blood sample?
What is the purpose of using a combination of alcohol, iodine, and alcohol when preparing an individual for a bacterial blood sample?
Which of the following is a characteristic of acetone, as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a characteristic of acetone, as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a key difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
Which of the following is a key difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
What is the primary reason for using gloves in phlebotomy procedures?
What is the primary reason for using gloves in phlebotomy procedures?
Why is it important to use a new pair of gloves for each patient during phlebotomy?
Why is it important to use a new pair of gloves for each patient during phlebotomy?
Which type of gloves is NOT recommended due to being a potential source of contamination for some tests?
Which type of gloves is NOT recommended due to being a potential source of contamination for some tests?
What material are vinyl examination gloves made of?
What material are vinyl examination gloves made of?
Why is it important to wash hands after removing gloves in a phlebotomy procedure?
Why is it important to wash hands after removing gloves in a phlebotomy procedure?
Why are vinyl examination gloves commonly used in the laboratory setting during phlebotomy procedures?
Why are vinyl examination gloves commonly used in the laboratory setting during phlebotomy procedures?
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