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Phlebotomy Exam Prep 10, Site Cleansing — Alcohol vs Chlorhexidine vs Iodine
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- To use 70% isopropyl alcohol for routine draws and chlorhexidine or iodine for blood cultures.
- That a 30-second air-dry time is mandatory for antiseptic effectiveness.
- Why you must never re-palpate a venipuncture site after it has been cleansed.
- The correct cleansing technique involves moving in concentric circles from the inside out.
- How to select a non-alcoholic antiseptic like chlorhexidine for a blood alcohol test.
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