Phlebotomy Practical Steps Checklist
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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?

  • 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?

  • Cleaned with alcohol
  • Covered with a bandage
  • Touched with fingers
  • Air dried (correct)

    • What is the purpose of locating a vein?

    <p>To perform venipuncture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a tourniquet typically released?

    <p>After making a fist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of step 9?

    <p>To cleanse the venipuncture site (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of 19 gloves?

    <p>Discarded and sanitised (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action was taken with the sample?

    <p>It was sent to the lab for processing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of gloves that were thanked and sanitised?

    <p>19 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the numbers and the actions?

    <p>The number indicates the number of gloves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sending the sample to the lab?

    <p>To process it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of gloves?

    <p>Not specified (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the phlebotomy practical checklist?

    <p>Greeted the patient and introduced himself (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the phlebotomist do to verify patient identification?

    <p>Check the patient's picture ID, name, and date of birth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the phlebotomist enquire about any special requirements?

    <p>To find out if the patient has been fasting or has any other special requirements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the phlebotomist do after informing the patient about the procedure?

    <p>Ask the patient to sign a consent form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of putting on gloves during the phlebotomy procedure?

    <p>To prevent infection transmission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the phlebotomist ask the patient about any allergies?

    <p>To ensure the patient's safety during the procedure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the phlebotomist do after verifying the patient's identification?

    <p>Inform the patient about the procedure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of enquiring about the patient's referral form?

    <p>To ensure the patient has been referred by a doctor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the phlebotomist do before proceeding with the procedure?

    <p>Ask the patient to sign a consent form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last step in the phlebotomy practical checklist?

    <p>Put on gloves, apply tourniquet, and ask the patient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to the tourniquet after reapplied?

    <p>Make a fist and pull on the plunger (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct angle for the bevel faced needle?

    <p>30 degree angle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the next step after drawing blood?

    <p>Release the fist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the cotton placed on the site?

    <p>To absorb any bleeding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the patient be asked to do after the procedure?

    <p>Apply pressure on the site (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the needle after use?

    <p>Dispose it in a sharps container (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the tubes be labeled?

    <p>Appropriately and correctly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the procedure?

    <p>Check the site and ensure the bandage is applied (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the tourniquet reapplied?

    <p>To check if the procedure is working well (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inverting the tubes?

    <p>To prevent clotting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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)
    • 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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