Which of the Following Applies to Testing Specimens That May

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following applies to testing specimens that may be contaminated with blood-borne or other pathogens?

• A) Use a mouth pipette to draw specimens
• B) Avoid working when you have cuts, lesions, or sores on your hands
• C) Rock the stopper back and forth to transfer a blood specimen from one collection tube to another container
• D) Place the tube stopper directly on the work counter without covering it
• E) Work on an open counter when completing procedures that are likely to generate splashes of contaminated material

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