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CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep

Category - Phlebotomy

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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?
  1. To prevent bacterial contamination.
  2. To prevent adulteration of the specimen.
  3. To prevent hemolysis.
  4. To prevent a needle stick accident.
Explanation
Answer: C - Taking care not to pull up on the plunger too quickly or pushing down on it too forcefully will help prevent hemolysis of the specimen. Using a syringe instead of vacutainers system is sometimes necessary. The special precautions necessary with this kind of procedure will prevent possible lab rejection and retesting.
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