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Phlebotomy Technician

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Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is performing a stat draw on a critical patient who needs a blood transfusion. Phil knows the most critical step for this draw is:
  1. Taking the specimen to the lab immediately.
  2. Avoiding additive cross- contamination.
  3. Performing the draw within specified time instructions.
  4. Proper patient identification.
Explanation
Answer: D - When drawing blood to provide blood or blood products, properly identifying a patient is vital. Transfusing the wrong blood type can cause death. When a patient requires a blood transfusion, the blood bank will perform tests on the patients’ blood to determine a correct match.
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