3.4 Phlebotomy Procedures

Question 1

Accession

Answer 1

Recording in the order received

Question 2

Anchor

Answer 2

Hold a vein in place by pulling the skin tight with the thumb

Question 3

Palpate

Answer 3

Examine by feel or touch

Question 4

Requisition

Answer 4

Written request for lab testing

Question 5

Steps 1-8 of the Phlebotomy Procedure

Answer 5

Review and accession test request
Approach, identify, and prepare patient
Diet restrictions/latex sensitivity
Sanitize Hands
Position, tourniquet, make fist
Select vein, release tourniquet, open
Clean and air dry site
Prepare equipment/gloves

Question 6

Steps 9-14

Answer 6

Reapply tourniquet, uncap/inspect needle

Make fist, anchor vein, insert needle
Blood flow, release tourniquet, open fist

Fill, remove, mix tube in order

Remove tube, gauze, withdraw needle

Activate safety feature

Question 7

Steps 15-20

Answer 7

Discard
Label Tubes
Special handling
Check arm, apply bandage
Dispose
Thank patient sanitize hands