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Which bacteria is commonly found within soil?

The area of the foot used for infant heel stick is known as the

A severe infection arising from necrotic tissue and spreading rapidly is

Gowns are considered sterile from 

A patient reports that during a previous blood draw he felt lightheaded and almost passed out. What should the phlebotomy technician do?

An infant’s blood volume may be approximated by multiplying the child’s ______by______.

A phlebotomist is drawing blood for a glucose tolerance test.  What process is avoided by using gray-topped collection tubes?

The veins in both arms of a patient who is obese are difficult for a phlebotomy technician to palpate and the patient is complaining of pain from the standard disposable tourniquet applied to her arm.  Which steps might help the phlebotomy technician locate a vein and improve comfort for the patient?

When drawing a specimen for an ammonia test, what should a phlebotomy technician have ready for specimen transporation?

When an order is marked STAT it should be collected