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Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) Free Test Prep

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Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is collecting equipment to perform a finger stick. He has gathered alcohol wipes, gauze, and appropriate micro containers for the requested tests. Has Phil gathered everything necessary for performance of a finger stick?
  1. Yes, Phil has gathered everything necessary for a finger stick.
  2. No, Phil forgot a syringe.
  3. No, Phil forgot lancets.
  4. No, Phil forgot a tourniquet.
Explanation
Answer: C - Phil may have difficulty performing a finger stick without a lancet! A finger puncture is accomplished by using a sterile lancet. Some facilities use pressure-sensitive devices that puncture the finger by a springing action when applied to the puncture site. Neither a tourniquet nor a syringe is required for a finger stick. Capillary tubes or micro-collection devices collect blood.
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