When obtaining a blood specimen using a butterfly setup and…

When obtaining a blood specimen using a butterfly setup and a syringe, why is it important to avoid pulling back on the plunger too hard or fast? A) To reduce the chance of ecchymosis B) To avoid hemolysis C) To avoid causing patient pain D) To prevent the formation of petechiae  

Underfilling an evacuated tube is possible if the tube is re…

Underfilling an evacuated tube is possible if the tube is removed from the assembly before it is completely filled. If the evacuated tube to be filled is a light-blue tube with sodium citrate additive, what can happen? A) The phlebotomy procedure is completed faster. B) There is no impact on the results. C) Too much blood will be drawn for the proper blood to anticoagulant ratio. D) Too little blood will be drawn for the proper blood to anticoagulant ratio.