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A phlebotomist should identify which of the following as the best site for phenylketonuria collection on an infant? 

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take first after removing the needle from a patient’s arm?

A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who has self-reported needle phobia. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? 

The provider requests a stat chemistry panel. Which of the following tubes should the phlebotomist use to draw the specimen? 

Which of the following is the correct angle of insertion when performing venipuncture using the evacuated tube method? 

A phlebotomist is processing a urine specimen in the laboratory. Which of the following personal protective equipment is required to maintain safety regulations in the laboratory? 

A phlebotomist is drawing a capillary blood specimen on a 2-month-old infant. Which of the following techniques should the phlebotomist use to avoid hemolysis of the specimen?

Anchoring the selected vein for a venipuncture using a winged infusion set serves which of the following purposes? 

A NIOSH-certified N95 or higher-level mask should be worn when entering what type of isolation room? 

Which of the following pieces of information on a requisition form is critical to patient identification?