All of the following may be effective strategies to reduce the number of contaminated blood cultures except:
A) review staffing levels for adequacy of phlebotomist coverage.
B) require all phlebotomists to attend in-service training for proper collection technique.
C) begin using another type of collection tube media immediately.
D) verify the use of proper technique by phlebotomists by the use of competency testing.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q17: The phlebotomy department is a central part
Q18: A properly prepared laboratory procedure manual provides
Q19: In a laboratory test, variables:
A) can occur
Q20: Laboratory procedure manuals must be:
A) locked up
Q21: Application of the tourniquet on the patient's
Q23: Improper cleansing of the venipuncture site is
Q24: Variables which can change or alter the
Q25: Turnaround time (TAT) for a test generally
Q26: Errors in site selection or patient identification
Q27: Accidental punctures with contaminated sharps can reduce
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