A phlebotomist is collecting blood from a patient with small fragile veins. Which of the following devices is most appropriate?

• A.Winged infusion set
• B.16-gauge needle
• C.Blood culture bottle adapter only
• D.Lancet for venous collection

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A phlebotomist enters a patient's room and finds the patient motionless and cyanotic. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?

• A.Ask the patient if they are okay in a loud voice.
• B.Perform the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver.
• C.Administer three rescue breaths.
• D.Apply an automated external defibrillator.

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A phlebotomist receives a specimen without a patient identifier on the tube. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist expect?

• A.The laboratory will reject the specimen.
• B.The tube can be labeled from the requisition later.
• C.The specimen can be tested if the order number matches.
• D.The provider can verbally confirm the patient identity.

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A phlebotomist is collecting a blood culture from a 6-month-old infant who has no known allergies. Which of the following disinfectants should the phlebotomist use?

• A.Sodium polyanethol sulfonate
• B.Sodium hypochlorite
• C.Hydrogen peroxide
• D.Chlorhexidine gluconate

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A patient starts convulsing during a blood collection. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?

• A.Continue the collection.
• B.Allow the patient's limbs to move freely.
• C.Apply a cold compress to the patient.
• D.Offer orange juice to the patient.

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