An inpatient is sound asleep when the phlebotomist arrives to draw a blood specimen. What should the phlebotomist do?  

What problems does a tight tourniquet cause?  

A request is given to draw a specimen from an inpatient by the name of John Doe. Which of the following is an acceptable way to confirm the patient’s identity?  

Your patient is cranky and rude to you.  What should you do?

Which is a symptom of needle phobia?  

The first step in the testing process begins when the  

If a venipuncture site is still bleeding after 5 minutes, the phlebotomist should  

Using which communication strategies before obtaining a blood specimen from a child demonstrates poor technique?  

What is the cleaning agent in hand sanitizers used in healthcare?

True or False Most ETS tubes are now made of plastic instead of glass for safety reasons.