Across
- 3. Solution used to cleanse puncture site
- 4. Applied by patient after needle removal
- 7. Needle tip orientation during insertion
- 10. Gauze placement before needle removal
- 11. Vein stabilized by pulling skin
- 16. Tubes must be identified after collection
- 22. Number of identifiers used to verify patient identity
- 23. Action of introducing yourself to the patient
- 24. Area where veins are commonly palpated
- 27. Needle removal direction
- 29. Method used to pull plunger
- 30. Arrangement of equipment before procedure
- 31. Patient readiness confirmed before testing
- 32. Tourniquet placement lower range inches above site
- 33. Proper patient position before procedure
- 34. Must stop before bandage applied
Down
- 1. Container for needle disposal
- 2. Amount of blood collected
- 5. Finger placement on syringe barrel
- 6. Tray assembled before venipuncture
- 8. Safety feature engaged on equipment
- 9. Hygiene performed before applying PPE
- 12. Final hygiene step after procedure
- 13. Upper range needle insertion angle
- 14. Instructions given after procedure
- 15. Location specimen is delivered
- 17. Patient record checked for orders and requirements
- 18. Procedure and reason must be communicated to patient
- 19. Lower range needle insertion angle
- 20. Tourniquet placed again before insertion
- 21. Tourniquet placement upper range inches above site
- 25. Condition when tourniquet is released
- 26. Device used to move blood to tubes
- 27. Patient preference asked before venipuncture
- 28. Fluid-impermeable protective garment worn during procedure
- 32. Position of nondominant hand during draw