Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

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What can happen if probing blindly?

Nothing
Immediate success
You can strike a nerve
Faster blood collection

The correct answer is: You can strike a nerve

Blindly probing or randomly inserting needles without proper training, knowledge and care can have severe consequences. It can lead to striking a nerve or causing nerve damage, which can result in pain, numbness, tingling or even paralysis. Therefore, it is important to always have proper training and knowledge before performing any invasive medical procedure. Option A is incorrect because taking any action has consequences, even if it seems like nothing happened. Option B is incorrect as immediate success is not guaranteed and can have detrimental effects even if it does occur. Option D is incorrect because blindly probing can result in less accurate and slower blood collection due to potential complications. The most important thing is to always proceed with caution and proper technique when dealing with delicate procedures such as medical probing.