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Which of the following is NOT an important step in sample collection?
Which of the following is NOT an important step in sample collection?
- Properly labeling tubes (correct)
- Using the proper collection tube
- Avoiding prolonged tourniquet application
- Drawing tubes in the proper order
What can happen if a tourniquet is applied for too long during sample collection?
What can happen if a tourniquet is applied for too long during sample collection?
- Decreased analyte levels
- Decreased blood flow
- Decreased hemoconcentration
- Increased hemoconcentration (correct)
Why should patients not open and close their fist during phlebotomy?
Why should patients not open and close their fist during phlebotomy?
- It can increase potassium levels (correct)
- It can decrease blood flow
- It can increase blood flow
- It can decrease potassium levels
What should be considered if there is a large increase in substances being infused during sample collection?
What should be considered if there is a large increase in substances being infused during sample collection?
What is the proper antiseptic for disinfecting the site when drawing blood?
What is the proper antiseptic for disinfecting the site when drawing blood?
Why is proper patient identification important in sample collection?
Why is proper patient identification important in sample collection?
What can happen if a tourniquet is applied for too long during sample collection?
What can happen if a tourniquet is applied for too long during sample collection?
Why should patients avoid opening and closing their fist during phlebotomy?
Why should patients avoid opening and closing their fist during phlebotomy?
What should be considered if there is a large increase in substances being infused during sample collection?
What should be considered if there is a large increase in substances being infused during sample collection?
What is the proper antiseptic for disinfecting the site when drawing blood?
What is the proper antiseptic for disinfecting the site when drawing blood?
