Which of the Following Methods Is Appropriate to Collect Blood

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods is appropriate to collect blood for culture?

• A) Cleaning the venipuncture site with 70% alcohol
• B) Cleaning the venipuncture site with 70% alcohol, followed by povidone-iodine, at the intended venipuncture site
• C) Cleaning the venipuncture site with 70% alcohol, followed by povidone-iodine, moving in a circular motion beginning at the periphery of the area to be cleaned inward toward the venipuncture site
• D) All of the above

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