Venipuncture involves several steps: 1. Preparation: Gather all necessary supplies (gloves, tourniquet, needles, syringes, alcohol swabs, and collection tubes). 2. Patient Identification: Confirm the patient's identity using at least two identifiers. 3. Site Selection: Choose an appropriate vein, typically in the antecubital fossa. 4. Cleaning: Clean the site with an alcohol swab. 5. Tourniquet Application: Apply the tourniquet above the puncture site. 6. Needle Insertion: Insert the needle at a 15-30 degree angle. 7. Blood Collection: Collect the blood sample in appropriate tubes. 8. Conclusion: Remove the needle, apply pressure to the site, and label the samples correctly.
