CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep

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Phil is preparing to collect a blood specimen. During his examination of the patients arm for a potential site, Phil observes the presence of petechiae scattered across both of the patients’ arms. Phil understands what this indicates. He proceeds with the venipuncture, allowing extra time to make sure the site has completely stopped bleeding before leaving the patient. Why did Phil do this?
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Needle-stick protection devices are:
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Phil has just successfully performed his first venipuncture using a syringe! He was careful not to pull up too quickly on the plunger when collecting the specimen or push it down too forcefully when transferring the blood from the syringe to the specimen container. What purpose do the special precautions used when performing a syringe serve?
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Which of the following is not a special consideration patient care technicians should consider when performing phlebotomy work with older adults?
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Which of the following is not a method of blood collection?

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