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Author Question: Phlebotomists should ask about which of the following prior to a fingerstick? A) if the patient ... (Read 80 times)

james9437

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Phlebotomists should ask about which of the following prior to a fingerstick?
 
  A) if the patient would prefer a stick on his or her earlobe
  B) if the patient has had anything to eat or drink lately
  C) if the noise of the device is bothersome
  D) how deep the patient would like the stick

Question 2

In making a blood smear or slide, after the drop of blood has been spread across the glass slide, what is the next step?
 
  A) Gently blow on it to aid in drying.
  B) Hold it over a heating element to promote cellular adhesion to the glass.
  C) Add a drop of saline to the slide to preserve it.
  D) Allow it to air-dry.


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leahm14

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


james9437

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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