When a blood culture is ordered, which of the following is used at the venipuncture site to eliminate contaminating bacteria?

When a medical assistant obtains a capillary blood sample, it is important that he or she squeeze and “milk” the finger to obtain an adequate amount of blood.

With regard to venipuncture needles, the smaller the gauge number, the larger the lumen of the needle.

If a patient faints while his or her blood is being drawn, the patient must remain in the facility for at least 15 minutes and should not operate a vehicle for at least 30 minutes.

What is the first step OSHA recommends for the effective management of an accidental sharps exposure?

Which of the following is not a waived test?

An anaerobic organism is most likely to be isolated from a(n)

Plasma could be retrieved from a

Which of the following collection containers is used to test neonates for certain metabolic disorders?

Leaving a tourniquet tied on a patient’s arm for longer than the recommended time results in