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What should be used to hold pressure over the site following blood collection procedures?
What should be used to hold pressure over the site following blood collection procedures?
Clean 2-by-2-inch gauze pads folded in fourths
Why should adhesive bandages not be used on babies younger than 2 years of age?
Why should adhesive bandages not be used on babies younger than 2 years of age?
Due to the danger of aspiration and suffocation
How should sharp objects be disposed of after use in blood collection procedures?
How should sharp objects be disposed of after use in blood collection procedures?
Immediately in special containers referred to as 'sharps' containers
What type of ink should a phlebotomist use to label tubes and record patient information?
What type of ink should a phlebotomist use to label tubes and record patient information?
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What should be used to accurately determine specimen collection times and time certain tests?
What should be used to accurately determine specimen collection times and time certain tests?
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If bleeding time exceeds 8 or 9 minutes, what is the usual interpretation?
If bleeding time exceeds 8 or 9 minutes, what is the usual interpretation?
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What is the purpose of anticoagulants in blood collection tubes?
What is the purpose of anticoagulants in blood collection tubes?
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What is the function of EDTA in blood collection tubes?
What is the function of EDTA in blood collection tubes?
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What is the purpose of a thixotropic gel separator in blood collection tubes?
What is the purpose of a thixotropic gel separator in blood collection tubes?
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How does acid citrate dextrose contribute to blood preservation?
How does acid citrate dextrose contribute to blood preservation?
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What is the significance of royal blue-top tubes in blood collection?
What is the significance of royal blue-top tubes in blood collection?
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Why is it important to properly mix blood specimens in collection tubes?
Why is it important to properly mix blood specimens in collection tubes?
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What is the purpose of using a pre-cleaned glass microscope slide in venipuncture?
What is the purpose of using a pre-cleaned glass microscope slide in venipuncture?
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Why is the Evacuated Tube System (ETS) the most preferred method for venipuncture?
Why is the Evacuated Tube System (ETS) the most preferred method for venipuncture?
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What type of biohazard bag is suitable for transporting blood samples?
What type of biohazard bag is suitable for transporting blood samples?
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When should a CSF sample be stored at room temperature?
When should a CSF sample be stored at room temperature?
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Why is the Syringe System used in venipuncture?
Why is the Syringe System used in venipuncture?
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What happens if ionized calcium is exposed to oxygen or carbon dioxide during blood collection?
What happens if ionized calcium is exposed to oxygen or carbon dioxide during blood collection?
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