Difficult-to-locate veins can be made more prominent by all of the following except:

 After collection, blood cultures are delivered to:

A phlebotomist may be required to obtain information from a second wrist band when collecting specimens for:

 Collection of blood from an area that is edematous:

 Prolonged tourniquet application will cause:

The word meaning an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues is:

 The surgical fusion of a vein and artery frequently seen in dialysis patients is called:

If a patient requests a drink of water, the phlebotomist should:

 Physician approval is required when collecting blood from:

While performing a venipuncture, the phlebotomist notices bright red blood spurting into the tube. The phlebotomist should: