# Phlebotomy Exam Prep 55, POCT Glucose — Fingerstick Technique

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Podcast: [Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nursing-healthcare-exam-prep-7652377)
Published: 2026-06-21T22:25:11+00:00
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## Resource

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: - Why washing with soap and water is the correct exam answer over using alcohol for site preparation. - The critical reason for wiping away the first drop of blood to avoid sample contamination with interstitial fluid. - The difference between applying gentle pressure versus the incorrect technique of "milking" the finger. - How to handle and report critical glucose values, a key patient safety topic on the exam. - The required frequency of quality control (QC) checks to ensure meter accuracy before patient testing. 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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