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CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep

Category - Phlebotomy

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For which of the following test(s) should alcohol wipes NOT be used when drawing samples?

ETOH level
Complete blood count
Blood cultures
A and C

Explanation

Answer: D - Alcohol wipes should not be used when drawing samples for an ETOH level and blood cultures. An ETOH level is ordered to measure the blood alcohol level of a person. Using an alcohol wipe may increase the ETOH level when the needle pierces alcohol-moistened skin and contaminates the sample. Betadine is used to cleanse the skin when drawing a sample for blood cultures.

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