Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT) 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

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After an infant turns 6 months of age, which kind of puncture is not performed?

Finger

Heel

At 6 months of age, infants have their first round of vaccinations which are done via the thigh muscle and not through a puncture. This is why options A, C, and D are incorrect. A finger puncture is often done to test the newborn's blood for any medical conditions. Earlobe punctures are performed to collect a small sample of blood for testing and is commonly done in older children. Toe punctures are usually done to test for jaundice in newborns. However, since infants are no longer considered newborns at 6 months, their heel is not punctured for testing purposes. It is still important to note that heel punctures may be performed in rare cases for medical reasons.

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