The first step in performing manual capillary puncture is to ________.

A. assemble the equipment
B. explain the procedure to the patient
C. wipe the site of the puncture with alcohol
D. perform hand hygiene

Answer: D

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Subgingival microflora originates from ________ sites

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Health Professions

A student medical assistant doing his or her internship in a physician's office refuses to wipe up a spilled drink in the exam room hallway because he or she believes housekeeping is not part of his or her job description. The student is demonstrating the absence of which quality deemed necessary for successful health care practitioners?

A. Common sense B. Etiquette C. Courtesy D. Compassion E. Technical skill

Health Professions