Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

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When palpating a vein before the venipuncture, the Phlebotomist should check

Color and temperature
Depth, bounce, and size
Pulse rate nearby
Skin condition

The correct answer is: Depth, bounce, and size

Palpating a vein before a venipuncture is important because it can help the Phlebotomist locate the best area to perform the procedure. It is a process of feeling or pressing the skin in order to feel for a vein. Option A, color and temperature, may not be useful in this case because veins do not have a distinct color or temperature that can be felt through the skin. Option C, pulse rate nearby, is not relevant to checking for a vein and is not necessary for a successful venipuncture. Option D, skin condition, is not necessary for locating a vein and is not a factor that affects the procedure. Therefore, the most useful factors to check while palpating for a vein would be depth, bounce, and size, as these can help in locating the best area for the venipuncture.