Venipuncture Techniques Quiz

Loosen the tourniquet.

Adjust the angle of the needle.

Remove the needle and redraw. (correct)

Pre-warm the area.

Loosen the tourniquet to ease pressure.

Keep the needle in place and try drawing blood.

Withdraw the needle and adjust the angle. (correct)

Switch to a larger gauge needle.

Insert the needle deeper into the vein.

Use a smaller needle gauge.

Have the patient drink fluids. (correct)

Tighten the tourniquet to increase pressure.

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