What Has Most Likely Happened If the Phlebotomist Notices a Quick

question 26

Multiple Choice

What has most likely happened if the phlebotomist notices a quick flash of blood into the tube; then the blood flow stops?

• A) The vacuum collection container is unusable.
• B) The patient is on blood thinning medication.
• C) The needle has gone completely through the vein.
• D) Contamination of the blood draw site has occurred.

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Definitions:

Bank Reconciliation

The process of matching and comparing figures from the accounting records against those presented on a bank statement to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Outstanding Checks

Checks that have been written and recorded in the paying entity's cash records but have not yet cleared the bank account.

NSF Check

A check that cannot be processed because the account on which it was drawn lacks sufficient funds, standing for Non-Sufficient Funds.

Outstanding Checks

Checks that have been written and recorded in the payer's ledger but have not yet been cashed or processed by the recipient's bank.