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,1. Patient Identification
Question
What is the most important first step
before performing venipuncture?
Answer
Correctly identifying the patient using two
identifiers.
Rationale
Patient identification is the most critical
safety step in phlebotomy. Incorrect
identification can lead to diagnostic
errors, wrong treatments, and life-
threatening complications. Acceptable
identifiers include:
• Full name
• Date of birth
• Medical record number
,Room number should never be used as the
sole identifier.
2. Hand Hygiene
Question
When should hand hygiene be performed?
Answer
Before and after every patient interaction.
Rationale
Hand hygiene prevents healthcare-
associated infections and contamination
of specimens. Proper handwashing or
alcohol-based sanitizers reduce
transmission of microorganisms.
3. Order of Draw
Question
Why is the order of draw important?
, Answer
To prevent additive carryover between
collection tubes.
Rationale
Incorrect order may contaminate
specimens and alter laboratory results.
Standard order of draw:
1. Blood cultures
2. Light blue
3. Red/gold
4. Green
5. Lavender
6. Gray
4. Venipuncture Site Selection
Question
Which vein is most commonly used for
venipuncture?