Health And Safety

Question 1

What PPE should be used during venepuncture

Answer 1

Gloves and apron

Question 2

Reducing the risk of injury during venepuncture

Answer 2

SOPPEE

supervision
Operator
Procedure
Patient
Environment
Equipment

Question 3

Supervision

Answer 3

Pre registration student nurses should never perform venepuncture and cannulation independently

Question 4

Operator

Answer 4

Do you have the correct training to be doing this skill?

Can you do it?

Question 5

Procedure

Answer 5

What are the risks involved in this procedure

Do you know how to perform it

Question 6

Patient

Answer 6

Have you explained the procedure to the patient

Is patient able to cooperate

Question 7

Environment

Answer 7

Sufficient lighting to work safely

Sufficient space

Question 8

Equipment

Answer 8

Familiar with the equipment you are using

Correct ppe

Question 9

What is occupational exposure

Answer 9

There are several ways you may be exposed to bodily fluids during cannulation:

Percutaneous exposure:
-needle stick injury

Mucocutaneous injury
-splash injury