Phlebotomy Quiz

The needle is too sharp

The vein is too visible

The phlebotomy technician cannot easily see or palpate a suitable vein

The blood flows too quickly

Try a different needle

Ask another phlebotomy technician to try

Increase the blood pressure

Use a larger syringe

The needle is too small

The vein is too deep

The needle is not advanced deep enough into the vein

The blood is too thick

Move the needle in and out repeatedly

Pull the needle back slightly

Use a larger needle

Apply more pressure

Nerve damage

Hematoma

Phlebitis

Thrombosis

Thrombosis

Petechiae

Phlebitis

Nerve damage

Continue the procedure

Apply a bandage

Stop the procedure immediately

Increase pressure on the site

Large bruises caused by needle insertion

Red dots caused by a tightly applied tourniquet

Swelling due to blood clot

Numbness from nerve damage

A nerve injury causing numbness

A solid mass blocking a vein or artery

A red dot on the skin

A bruise from blood leakage

It is the increase in blood flow due to a loose tourniquet; prevent by tightening the tourniquet.

It is the stagnation of blood flow due to a tight tourniquet; prevent by removing the tourniquet within 1 minute.

It is the decrease in blood flow due to a tight tourniquet; prevent by applying ice.

It is the increase in blood flow due to a tight tourniquet; prevent by applying heat.