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Phlebotomy Technician

Category - Puncture & Draws

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When completing a blood collection, Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech has already released the tourniquet, and then pulls the needle back quickly, while covering the site with gauze and applying mild pressure. He labels the tubes and checks the site one more time, applies a bandage and says goodbye. What (if anything) has Phil did wrong?
  1. Phil did not do anything wrong.
  2. Phil should have released the tourniquet after removing the needle.
  3. Phil should have raised the patient’s arm above his head.
Explanation
Answer: A -Phil ended the venipuncture correctly. Releasing the tourniquet after blood starts flowing reduces the possibility of hemoconcentration. Labeling the tubes at the bedside prevents tube mix-ups.
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