Phlebotomists May Easily Encounter a Chemical Hazard in the Laboratory

question 21

Multiple Choice

Phlebotomists may easily encounter a chemical hazard in the laboratory when:

• A) passing through the Chemistry department.
• B) preparing 24-hour urine specimen containers that require a preservative.
• C) plugging microhematocrit tubes drawn by fingerstick.
• D) drawing blood from a patient in the Oncology unit.

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