How many times can the puncture apparatus (lancet or sharp) be used for fingersticks on the same patient?
a. once
b. twice
c. three times
d. four times
Question 2
A phlebotomist walks into a patient's room to collect a blood specimen for hemoglobin and hematocrit. The patient has a full cast on both arms extending to the wrist. What should the phlebotomist do?
a. come back later
b. collect the blood from the ankle
c. perform a fingerstick and document the collection site
d. page the doctor to double check the order