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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Flashcards: Phlebotomy Complications

Study Phlebotomy Complications in Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which immediate action is required when a hematoma begins forming during collection?

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ANSWER

Release tourniquet; remove needle; apply firm pressure. These measures halt blood leakage and promote hemostasis to minimize tissue damage.

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During venipuncture on an elderly patient, the medical assistant notices the blood flow is very slow despite apparent proper needle placement. What age-related factor most likely contributes to this complication?
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