Venepuncture

Question 1

what must you ask the patient before starting the procedure

Answer 1

allergies

Question 2

how long should you clean the area for

Answer 2

30 s with downward strokes

do not retouch

Question 3

when should you put on gloves

Answer 3

after swabbing the vein

Question 4

when should you invert the tube

Answer 4

immediately after filling it

Question 5

in what order should you finish the procedure

Answer 5

remove vacutainer bottle
remove tourniquet
ready the gauze swab
remove the needle 
place gauze
sheath needle 
dispose 
apply pressure 
label bottles 
seal bottles in a bag
re-examine site 
remover gloves and apron and dispose of waste 
hand hygiene