Venepuncture Flashcards
1
Q
what must you ask the patient before starting the procedure
A
allergies
2
Q
how long should you clean the area for
A
30 s with downward strokes
do not retouch
3
Q
when should you put on gloves
A
after swabbing the vein
4
Q
when should you invert the tube
A
immediately after filling it
5
Q
in what order should you finish the procedure
A
remove vacutainer bottle remove tourniquet ready the gauze swab remove the needle place gauze sheath needle dispose apply pressure label bottles seal bottles in a bag re-examine site remover gloves and apron and dispose of waste hand hygiene
