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66. Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech has a stat draw. The patient and physician are in deep discussion when Phil enters the patients’ room. He immediately leaves the room, respecting the patients’ right to privacy. He plans to return after completing a routine draw from the patient across the hall. What (if anything) did Phil do wrong?
  1. Phil did not do anything wrong.
  2. Because it was a stat draw, Phil should interrupt the discussion by informing the physician an important stat draw is due, and draw the sample.
  3. Phil should introduce himself, explain to the patient and physician why he is in the room, and follow-up by asking if he may draw the specimen.
  4. Phil should stand quietly in the room until the discussion is over, and then draw the specimen.
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67. Pheona the Phenomenal Phlebotomy Tech is preparing to perform an arterial puncture. What area of the patient’s body should Pheona examine first for a suitable site?
  1. The antecubital area of both arms.
  2. The thumb side of the wrist.
  3. The brachial artery.
  4. The femoral artery.
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68. Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is observing Pheona the Phenomenal Phlebotomy Tech’s technique while she performs an arterial puncture. One of the most striking differences he observes is the angle of the needle she is using. Pheona has inserted the needle at a 45-degree angle. Is Pheona demonstrating proper technique?
  1. Yes
  2. No
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69. Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is feeling a bit distracted. He is finishing one specimen collection and thinking about the stat draw he was just notified of, as well as the timed draw already scheduled on his run. After the collection tube is filled to the correct level, Phil quickly removes the needle, covers the puncture site with gauze, labels the specimen, and leaves the patients room. What (if anything) has Phil done wrong?
  1. Phil hasn’t done anything wrong.
  2. Phil did not remove the tourniquet.
  3. Phil did not check the site for bleeding before leaving the room.
  4. B and C
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70. Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is selecting a needle for a butterfly syringe, intended for drawing a blood specimen from a pediatric patient. His patient’s veins are small, so he wants a small sized needle. He chooses a 23-gauge needle. Has Phil made the correct selection?
  1. Yes
  2. No
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