Tourniquet Usage Quiz

What is the primary reason for using a tourniquet during procedures like phlebotomy?

• To increase patient comfort

• To make veins more visible and palpable

• To reduce the risk of infection

• To speed up the healing process

How should a tourniquet be positioned relative to the insertion site?

• Directly on the insertion site

• 1 inch above the insertion site

• Below the insertion site

• 3 to 4 inches above the insertion site

What is a key consideration when tying a tourniquet on a patient with excess skin?

• Use a standard tourniquet

• Avoid using a tourniquet

• Tie the tourniquet loosely

• Use a bariatric tourniquet

Why should a tourniquet not be left on for more than 1 minute?

• It increases the risk of infection

• It can cause discomfort to the patient

• It may lead to inaccurate lab results

• It can cause the vein to collapse

In which situation should a tourniquet be avoided during lab specimen collection?

• When the patient is dehydrated

• When the patient is anxious

• When collecting a lactate level

• When the patient has sensitive skin