Phlebotomy Exam Prep 9, Standard Venipuncture Procedure Steps

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Patient identification using at least two identifiers is the most critical first step before any venipuncture procedure. - The tourniquet must not be left on for more than one minute to prevent hemoconcentration, a common exam topic. - Always allow the antiseptic to air dry completely before needle insertion to avoid specimen hemolysis and patient discomfort. - The correct order of draw is crucial to prevent additive cross-contamination; a failure here can lead to rejected specimens and incorrect test results. - Specimen tubes must be labeled immediately after the draw, at the patient's side, and never beforehand, to prevent critical identification errors. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep