Venipuncture Procedures and Order of Draw

What is the purpose of the tourniquet in venipuncture?

• Sterilize the puncture site

• Increase vein visibility

• Prevent bleeding

• Mix the blood with additives

Which equipment is used to collect blood in a closed system?

• Syringe

• Evacuated Tube System

• Butterfly Needle

• Lancet

Which tube color contains the anticoagulant sodium citrate?

• Red

• Lavender

• Green

• Light blue

What is the purpose of the gauze in a venipuncture procedure?

• Apply pressure to stop bleeding

• Clean the puncture site

• Secure the tourniquet

• Hold the needle

Which needle type is commonly used for small or fragile veins?

• Straight needle

• Butterfly needle

• Syringe needle

• Lancet

Arrange the steps of venipuncture in the correct order:

• 1. Perform hand hygiene

• 2. Prepare the needle

• 3. Identify the patient

• 4. Select the vein

• 1, 3, 4, 2

• 3, 1, 4, 2

• 3, 4, 1, 2

• 1, 4, 2, 3

What is the recommended angle of insertion for venipuncture?

• 5-10 degrees

• 15-30 degrees

• 45-60 degrees

• 30-45 degrees

In the closed system, how is blood transferred into the tubes?

• Manually using a syringe

• By vacuum in the tubes

• Using gravity flow

• By squeezing the patient’s vein

When should the tourniquet be removed during venipuncture?

• Before needle insertion

• Immediately after blood starts flowing

• After the last tube is filled

• Before labeling the tubes

What is the final step in venipuncture?

• Remove the tourniquet

• Label the tubes

• Dispose of the needle in a sharps container

• Apply pressure to the puncture site