Final - Htec 64B Venipuncture Steps - First 20

Front 1

Step 1

Back 1

Safety glasses on

Front 2

Step 2

Back 2

Greet/ID patient as instructed. ck labels agst request

Front 3

Step 3

Back 3

Wash hands or use alcohol rub as appropriate

Front 4

Step 4

Back 4

Put on gloves

Front 5

Step 5

Back 5

Explain procedure to patient and reassure

Front 6

Step 6

Back 6

Check request for tests, choose tubes

Front 7

Step 7

Back 7

Assemble equip. Check needle security seal, assemble (needle to holder)

Front 8

Step 8

Back 8

Put tubes in order of draw

Front 9

Step 9

Back 9

TQ on, palpate, assess, choose vein

Front 10

Step 10

Back 10

Obtain visual cues if needed

Front 11

Step 11

Back 11

Cleanse w/alcohol, concentric circles

Front 12

Step 12

Back 12

Site air dries

Front 13

Step 13

Back 13

Place all equipment to avoid cross over

Front 14

Step 14

Back 14

Pickup holder/needle and adjust protective device

Front 15

Step 15

Back 15

In a horizontal position, remove needle cover

Front 16

Step 16

Back 16

Inspect needle. Bevel up

Front 17

Step 17

Back 17

Anchor vein securely w/thumb, @ 2" below entry site

Front 18

Step 18

Back 18

Needle at 15" - 30" angle, same direction as vein

Front 19

Step 19

Back 19

Warn - "little stick"

Front 20

Step 20

Back 20

With gentle touch, glide smoothly into vein.