Before a Routine Venipuncture or Capillary Puncture, the Site Typically

question 4

Multiple Choice

Before a routine venipuncture or capillary puncture, the site typically is cleaned with

• A) isopropyl alcohol.
• B) ethyl alcohol.
• C) povidone-iodine solution.
• D) soap and water.

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Definitions:

IDEA

International Data Encryption Algorithm, a symmetric key block cipher used for secure data transmission.

ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act, legislation in the United States aimed at preventing discrimination against people with disabilities.

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a federal law in the United States that sets standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information.

GPS

GPS, or Global Positioning System, is a satellite-based navigation system that allows any user with a GPS receiver to determine their precise location (latitude, longitude, and altitude) anywhere on Earth.