RNSG 1247 - Exam 2, PPT:Phlebotomy Competency Assessment: Patient Identification, Health Care Provider Order Verification, Equipment Preparation, Site Selection, Aseptic Technique, Tourniquet Application, Needle Selection, Butterfly Needle, Straight (Ecli

RNSG 1247 - Exam 2, PPT:Phlebotomy Competency Assessment: Patient Identification, Health Care Provider Order Verification, Equipment Preparation, Site Selection, Aseptic Technique, Tourniquet Application, Needle Selection, Butterfly Needle, Straight (Eclipse) Needle, Vacutainer Holder, Syringe Transfer, Correct Order of Draw, Blood Culture Collection, Peak and Trough Specimens, Type & Crossmatch, Specimen Labeling, Biohazard Handling, Standard Precautions, Sharps Safety, Hemolysis Prevention, Patient Comfort, Pain Management, Complication Monitoring, IV Site Avoidance, Contraindication Assessment, Blood Specimen Transport, Laboratory Communication, Documentation, Peripheral Lab Draw, Infection Control, Blood Sample Accuracy, Patient Rights Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 Phlebotomy is the act of drawing blood from the body. Nursing Responsibilities Verify the order Appropriate equipment Patient identification Site Selection Obtain specimen Aseptic technique Correct order of draw for multiple tube phlebotomy Proper labeling of samples. Send the samples to lab for analysis. Provide safety and comfort to the patient – an alert, lucid patient always has the right to refuse phlebotomy. If so, document the refusal in the nurses notes. Verify the Doctor’s Order Before obtaining a specimen from a patient always double-check the HCP orders. Verify order with physician if it is unclear. Gather Appropriate Equipment Gloves Tourniquet A needle Correct tubes for the tests you need to draw Alcohol Gauze and a bandage or tape. Make sure there is a sharps container close by. Always have extra supplies nearby in case you drop something or find something that is not usable. Identify Your Patient Follow the Joint Commission’s National Patient Goal on using two patient identifiers. All inpatients must be wearing their hospital bracelet before any laboratory specimens are obtained. 5 rights of Labeling Specimens Right patient Right orders Right specimen/container/tube