You have five minutes before you are expecting your next pat…

You have five minutes before you are expecting your next patient for a blood draw. To pass the time, you pull out your cell phone and start playing a quick game. The patient arrives sooner than expected and you are still finishing the game. How would you handle this situation?  

Before adding a chemical to a specimen container, the phlebo…

Before adding a chemical to a specimen container, the phlebotomist noted that the chemical may cause mild skin irritation and should not be inhaled. What would be the best method to handle this situation? Use a flammable cabinet. Use only gloves and pour over a spill kit. Use gloves and a face shield. Use gloves, a face shield, and a fume hood.