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

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How can the phlebotomist compensate for collapsing veins?

Increase the needle size

Draw with a small butterfly needle or use small tubes

A phlebotomist can use a small butterfly needle or small tubes to draw blood when a vein may be prone to collapsing. Increasing the needle size or applying more pressure can actually make the problem worse by causing further damage to the vein. Changing the puncture site may also not be effective if the issue lies with the vein itself. Using a small butterfly needle or small tubes is a gentler approach that may help prevent collapsing veins.

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Apply more pressure

Change the puncture site

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