Phlebotomy Exam Prep 10, Site Cleansing — Alcohol vs Chlorhexidine vs Iodine

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. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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