Venipuncture steps

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

-Wash hands (verbalize)

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

-don gloves

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

-gather all needed materials: alcohol swab, torniquet, needles, gauze, bandages

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

verifies patient identity (name, DOB)

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

-explain procedure, obtain consent
-position patient arm, confirm comfort

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

-begin/show palpitation with non dominant hand, state which vein (js say medial cubital)

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

-apply torniquet above venipuncture site, confirm comfort level with patient

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

-clean site with alcohol swab in circular motion, verbalize you will let it air dry

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

-anchor vein with non-dominant hand
-verbalize inserting needle at 15-30 degree angle
-verbalize you’re looking for “flash of blood”

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

-remove torniquet as soon as flash of blood is seen

Question 11

Step 11

Answer 11

-verbalize filling tubes (say serum tube “since its the 1st and only one in your sheet”)

Question 12

Step 12

Answer 12

-verbalize withdrawing needle at 15-30 degree angle
-apply gauze gently for 30 seconds once needle has been removed

Question 12

Step 13

Answer 12

-verbalize applying Band-Aid on top of gauze to ensure site will stop bleeding

Question 13

Step 14

Answer 13

-verbalize disposing of needle and sharps into sharps container

Question 14

Step 15

Answer 14

-verbalize labeling tube with patients name, DOB, and time

Question 15

Step 16

Answer 15

-take off gloves and perform hand hygiene

Question 16

Step 17

Answer 16

-thank patient for cooperation