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james0929

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on: Jun 25, 2018
When selecting a site for a fingerstick, why is it important to ask the patients what their dominant hand is?
 
  a. to promote needle safety
  b. to promote patient comfort after the procedure
  c. to reduce the transmission of pathogens
  d. to allow the patient freedom of choice

Question 2

When learning how to cleanse a skin puncture site, it is most important to wipe the area:
 
  a. then allow it to dry.
  b. while visualizing a vein.
  c. from top to bottom three times.
  d. by rubbing for a minute in concentric circles.


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Danny Ewald

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


james0929

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Kedrick2014

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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