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What is the primary purpose of releasing a tourniquet?
What is the primary purpose of releasing a tourniquet?
- To assemble equipment
- To cleanse the venipuncture site
- To locate a vein
- To make a fist (correct)
What is the correct sequence of steps for venipuncture?
What is the correct sequence of steps for venipuncture?
- Cleanse the site, make a fist, release tourniquet, and assemble equipment (correct)
- Make a fist, release tourniquet, cleanse the site, and assemble equipment
- Assemble equipment, cleanse the site, make a fist, and release tourniquet
- Assemble equipment, make a fist, cleanse the site, and release tourniquet
What should be done to the venipuncture site after cleansing?
What should be done to the venipuncture site after cleansing?
- Cleaned with alcohol
- Covered with a bandage
- Touched with fingers
- Air dried (correct)
What is the purpose of locating a vein?
What is the purpose of locating a vein?
When is a tourniquet typically released?
When is a tourniquet typically released?
What is the purpose of step 9?
What is the purpose of step 9?
What is the status of 19 gloves?
What is the status of 19 gloves?
What action was taken with the sample?
What action was taken with the sample?
What is the number of gloves that were thanked and sanitised?
What is the number of gloves that were thanked and sanitised?
What is the relationship between the numbers and the actions?
What is the relationship between the numbers and the actions?
What is the purpose of sending the sample to the lab?
What is the purpose of sending the sample to the lab?
What is the total number of gloves?
What is the total number of gloves?
What is the first step in the phlebotomy practical checklist?
What is the first step in the phlebotomy practical checklist?
What should the phlebotomist do to verify patient identification?
What should the phlebotomist do to verify patient identification?
Why should the phlebotomist enquire about any special requirements?
Why should the phlebotomist enquire about any special requirements?
What should the phlebotomist do after informing the patient about the procedure?
What should the phlebotomist do after informing the patient about the procedure?
What is the purpose of putting on gloves during the phlebotomy procedure?
What is the purpose of putting on gloves during the phlebotomy procedure?
Why should the phlebotomist ask the patient about any allergies?
Why should the phlebotomist ask the patient about any allergies?
What should the phlebotomist do after verifying the patient's identification?
What should the phlebotomist do after verifying the patient's identification?
What is the purpose of enquiring about the patient's referral form?
What is the purpose of enquiring about the patient's referral form?
What should the phlebotomist do before proceeding with the procedure?
What should the phlebotomist do before proceeding with the procedure?
What is the last step in the phlebotomy practical checklist?
What is the last step in the phlebotomy practical checklist?
What should be done to the tourniquet after reapplied?
What should be done to the tourniquet after reapplied?
What is the correct angle for the bevel faced needle?
What is the correct angle for the bevel faced needle?
What is the next step after drawing blood?
What is the next step after drawing blood?
What is the purpose of the cotton placed on the site?
What is the purpose of the cotton placed on the site?
What should the patient be asked to do after the procedure?
What should the patient be asked to do after the procedure?
What should be done with the needle after use?
What should be done with the needle after use?
How should the tubes be labeled?
How should the tubes be labeled?
What is the final step in the procedure?
What is the final step in the procedure?
Why is the tourniquet reapplied?
Why is the tourniquet reapplied?
What is the purpose of inverting the tubes?
What is the purpose of inverting the tubes?
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
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A practical checklist for phlebotomy steps, covering essential criteria for students to evaluate their skills.
