Phil Has Just Successfully Performed His First Venipuncture Using a Syringe!

Multiple Choice

Phil has just successfully performed his first venipuncture using a syringe! He was careful not to pull up too quickly on the plunger when collecting the specimen or push it down too forcefully when transferring the blood from the syringe to the specimen container. What purpose do the special precautions used when performing a syringe serve?

A) To prevent bacterial contamination.
B) To prevent adulteration of the specimen.
C) To prevent hemolysis.
D) To prevent a needle stick accident.