A Needlestick Is More Likely to Occur If a Phlebotomist

question 62

Multiple Choice

A needlestick is more likely to occur if a phlebotomist does which of the following

• A) attempts to recap a needle.
• B) uses a needle of inappropriate gauge.
• C) uses standard Vacutainer™ equipment to obtain a specimen.
• D) All of the above

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