Venipuncture Steps

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Review and Accession the Test Request

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Approach, Identify and Prepare the Patient

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Verify the Patient’s Diet Restrictions and Latex Sensitivity

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Sanitize Hands

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Position the Patient, Apply the Tourniquet, and Ask the Patient to Make a Fist

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Select Vein, Release Tourniquet, and Ask Patient to Open Fist

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Clean and Air-Dry the Site

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Prepare the Equipment and Put on Gloves

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

Reapply the Tourniquet, Uncap, and inspect the Needle

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

Ask the Patient to Remake a Fist, Anchor to Vein, and Insert Needle

Question 11

Step 11

Answer 11

Establish the Blood Flow, Release the Tourniquet, and Ask the Patient to Open Fist

Question 12

Step 12

Answer 12

Fill, Remove, and Mix the Tubes in Order of Draw or Fill the Syringe

Question 13

Step 13

Answer 13

Place Gauze, Remove the Needle, Activate Safety Feature, and Apply Pressure

Question 14

Step 14

Answer 14

Discard the Collection Unit, Syringe Needle, or Transfer Device

Question 15

Step 15

Answer 15

Label the Tubes

Question 16

Step 16

Answer 16

Observe Special Handling Instructions

Question 17

Step 17

Answer 17

Check Patients Arm and Apply Bandage

Question 18

Step 18

Answer 18

Dispose of Contaminated Materials

Question 19

Step 19

Answer 19

Thank the Patient and Remove Gloves and Sanitize Hands

Question 20

Step 20

Answer 20

Transport the Specimens to the Lab