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Why is a tourniquet used in venipuncture? |
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What does the color coding on the stoppers of blood collection tubes mean? |
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What is the order of draw using the routine evacuated tube system? |
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What is the preferred site for venipuncture? |
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At what point during blood collection should a specimen be labeled? Why? |
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What are the advantages of a phlebotomy chair? |
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Where should you place a venipuncture tourniquet? How long can you leave it on? |
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What information should you include on a blood specimen label? |
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When performing a venipuncture, when should you release the tourniquet? Why? |
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Why does hemolysis ruin a blood sample? |
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