Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

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How should a Phlebotomist perform a venipuncture in a patient who has had a mastectomy?

On the opposite arm
Do not perform the venipuncture on that side, consider tenderness and pain.
Ask the patient to decide
Use only butterfly needles

The correct answer is: Do not perform the venipuncture on that side, consider tenderness and pain.

Performing a venipuncture on the same side as a mastectomy can be uncomfortable for the patient and lead to potential complications. The recommended approach is to use the opposite arm to avoid any discomfort or pain. Using a butterfly needle is not necessary as long as the phlebotomist is careful and avoids the affected area. Asking the patient to decide is not appropriate as they may not be aware of the potential risks involved.