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Which of the following is a key purpose of phlebotomy for nurses?
Which of the following is a key purpose of phlebotomy for nurses?
- To perform surgical procedures
- To administer medication to patients
- To monitor vital signs of patients
- To obtain blood specimens for medical testing (correct)
What is the purpose of using a tourniquet during phlebotomy?
What is the purpose of using a tourniquet during phlebotomy?
- To disinfect the venipuncture site
- To apply pressure to the arm and cause pooling of blood in the veins (correct)
- To provide comfort to the patient
- To prevent bruising after drawing blood
What is the purpose of using alcohol wipes during phlebotomy?
What is the purpose of using alcohol wipes during phlebotomy?
- To prevent bruising after drawing blood
- To cause pooling of blood in the veins
- To apply pressure to the venipuncture site after drawing blood
- To disinfect the venipuncture site before drawing blood (correct)
What is the purpose of using gauze pads during phlebotomy?
What is the purpose of using gauze pads during phlebotomy?
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Why is proper technique important in phlebotomy?
Why is proper technique important in phlebotomy?
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