Section 18 - Venipuncture Procedure

Question 1

Is it always necessary to get patient consent?

Answer 1

YES

Question 2

What is the most critical error a phlebotomist can make?

Answer 2

Mistaken identify patient

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE: It is considered industry standard to ask the patient to pump their fist before and during a blood draw vigorously.

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

What is the proper way to cleanse the area for a standard venipuncture?

Answer 4

Using a friction scrub #3 potassium levels will be affected with a back and forth movement hemoconcentration

Question 5

What are two defects that may appear on a needle?

Answer 5

Blunted or barbed point

Question 6

TRUE OR FALSE: The preferred method for anchoring a vein is the “C” method.

Answer 6

FALSE: 2” to 4”

Question 7

Which direction should the bevel be facing?

Answer 7

UP

Question 8

The needle should be inserted at what angle range?

Answer 8

15 to 30 degree angle

Question 9

What is the proper way to dispose of a needle?

Answer 9

Immediately activate the safety mechanism on the needle and put it into a biohazard sharps container right away

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE: You should always label tubes AFTER the venipuncture is complete.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

If a specimen is collected from the wrong patient, what should the phlebotomist do?

Answer 11

Report to supervisor

Question 12

When should the phlebotomist release the tourniquet?

Answer 12

Once blood flow is established before 1 min filling last tube