Know the procedures for a venipuncture

Venipuncture Procedure

Step 1

Label the tube with the patient’s

particulars

Step 2

Put tourniquet on the patient about

3-4’ above the venipuncture site

Step 3

Ask patient to form a fist so

veins are more prominent

Step 4

After finding the vein, clean the

venipuncture site with alcohol using

circular motion. Allow the area to dry

Step 5

Assemble needle and vacuum

tube holder

Step 6

Insert the collection tube into the

holder until the tube reaches the

needle

Step 7

Remove cap from needle

Step 8

Use thumb to draw skin tight

about 1-2” below the

venipuncture site

Step 9

Hold the skin tight through step 10.

Insert the needle, bevel side up,

into the vein

Explanation:

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