32 Questions
What is the primary purpose of releasing a tourniquet?
To make a fist
What is the correct sequence of steps for venipuncture?
Cleanse the site, make a fist, release tourniquet, and assemble equipment
What should be done to the venipuncture site after cleansing?
Air dried
What is the purpose of locating a vein?
To perform venipuncture
When is a tourniquet typically released?
After making a fist
What is the purpose of step 9?
To cleanse the venipuncture site
What is the status of 19 gloves?
Discarded and sanitised
What action was taken with the sample?
It was sent to the lab for processing
What is the number of gloves that were thanked and sanitised?
19
What is the relationship between the numbers and the actions?
The number indicates the number of gloves
What is the purpose of sending the sample to the lab?
To process it
What is the total number of gloves?
Not specified
What is the first step in the phlebotomy practical checklist?
Greeted the patient and introduced himself
What should the phlebotomist do to verify patient identification?
Check the patient's picture ID, name, and date of birth
Why should the phlebotomist enquire about any special requirements?
To find out if the patient has been fasting or has any other special requirements
What should the phlebotomist do after informing the patient about the procedure?
Ask the patient to sign a consent form
What is the purpose of putting on gloves during the phlebotomy procedure?
To prevent infection transmission
Why should the phlebotomist ask the patient about any allergies?
To ensure the patient's safety during the procedure
What should the phlebotomist do after verifying the patient's identification?
Inform the patient about the procedure
What is the purpose of enquiring about the patient's referral form?
To ensure the patient has been referred by a doctor
What should the phlebotomist do before proceeding with the procedure?
Ask the patient to sign a consent form
What is the last step in the phlebotomy practical checklist?
Put on gloves, apply tourniquet, and ask the patient
What should be done to the tourniquet after reapplied?
Make a fist and pull on the plunger
What is the correct angle for the bevel faced needle?
30 degree angle
What is the next step after drawing blood?
Release the fist
What is the purpose of the cotton placed on the site?
To absorb any bleeding
What should the patient be asked to do after the procedure?
Apply pressure on the site
What should be done with the needle after use?
Dispose it in a sharps container
How should the tubes be labeled?
Appropriately and correctly
What is the final step in the procedure?
Check the site and ensure the bandage is applied
Why is the tourniquet reapplied?
To check if the procedure is working well
What is the purpose of inverting the tubes?
To prevent clotting
Study Notes
Phlebotomy Practical Steps Checklist
Patient Preparation
- Greeted patient and introduced oneself
- Asked for referral form
- Verified patient identification (picture ID, name, DOB)
Pre-Procedure Preparation
- Enquired about any special requirements (e.g. fasting)
- Informed patient of procedure
- Enquired about allergies (e.g. latex)
Consent and Equipment Preparation
- Asked for consent to proceed
- Put on gloves, applied tourniquet, and asked patient to make a fist
- Located vein and released tourniquet
- Cleaned venipuncture site with air-dried antiseptic
- Assembled equipment and ensured all is working well
Venipuncture
- Reapplied tourniquet and made fist
- Taunt skin, inserted needle (bevel faced up, 30-degree angle)
- Blood was drawn, and tourniquet and fist were released
Post-Procedure Care
- Sufficient sample was drawn, and needle was removed
- Cotton was placed on site, and patient was asked to apply pressure
- Asked patient to apply pressure on site
Sample Handling and Lab Submission
- Filled appropriate tubes (in order of draw), discarded needle in sharps
- Inverted tubes, labelled, and checked on site
- Applied bandage and ensured patient is well
- Discarded gloves and sanitised
- Thanked patient
- Sent sample to lab for processing
A practical checklist for phlebotomy steps, covering essential criteria for students to evaluate their skills.
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