He/She should acquire the knowledge and skill to perform venipuncture since he will perform this procedure frequently as part of his duties and responsibilities in the healthcare institution.

Meaning: Immediately

When used: Results are needed for critical patients

Priority: First

Meaning: Medical Emergency

When used: Results are needed for critical patients

Priority: First

Meaning: Collect at a specific time

When used: Timing of collection is important

Priority: Second

Meaning: As soon as possible

When used: Results needed to respond to a serious but not yet critical situations.

Priority: Second or third

Prior to collection there should be no food or drink intake for 8-12 hours.

When used: Eliminate effects of the diet

Priority: Fourth

Meaning: Nothing by mouth

When used: Prior to surgery or other anesthesia procedures

Priority: N/A

Meaning: Before an operation

When used: Determine eligibility for surgery

Priority: Second or third

Meaning: After an operation

When used: Assess condition after surgery

Priority: Second or third

Meaning: Relating to established procedure

When used: Establish diagnosis or monitor progress

Priority: None

The behavior of a healthcare worker as perceived by the patient is applicable to both in- and out-patient settings.

This patient is usually lying down in bed.

This patient is seated on a phlebotomy chair, except when the patient is prone to fainting in which case he/she is placed in a reclining chair, sofa, or bed.

How many inches should you place the tourniquet from the intended puncture site?

A patient who undergoes this may request that the dorsum of their hands be used for venipuncture to preserve the veins of the arms for hemodialysis access.

Services are provided to patients who cannot perform regular daily activities due to their health condition.

Home health services are for patients who need medical attention and assistance from health professionals from time to time.

Patients that need end-of-life care, wherein most have a prognosis of six months or less.