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90) When inspecting a patient’s arm before performing a venipuncture, the most desirable
site appears to be the back of the hand. Which of the following venipuncture methods is
most appropriate in this situation?

A. evacuated tube

B. needle and syringe

C. butterfly needle

D. capillary puncture

91) The physician orders a random blood sugar on an adult patient newly diagnosed with
diabetes who is right hand dominant. The medical assistant notices inappropriate
puncture markings on the patient’s fingers. Which of the following statements should the
medical assistant use when re-educating the patient in capillary puncture?

A. "It’s best to use the outer edge of the middle or ring finger on your left hand when
doing your finger stick."

B. "You should consider using the center of the middle finger on either hand for your blood
sugar testing."

C. “Do not use your right hand when checking your blood sugar."

D. "It’s best to use the outer edge of the under-side of your big toe when performing
capillary punctures.”

92) A finger stick capillary puncture should be performed at which of the following sites to
prevent injury?

A. at the most distal end of the fingertip

B. slightly to the side of the center of the fingertip

C. directly in the center of the fingertip

D. proximal to the skin crease located at the first joint on the fingertip

93) Which of the following actions is an example of compliance with Quality Control (QC)
guidelines for phlebotomy?

A. Run the daily control checks on urinalysis dipsticks.

B. Ensure supplies in venipuncture trays are no more than one month beyond the expiration
date.