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Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to:
- Describe the proper procedure to follow for patient identification.
- Explain how to prepare a patient for blood collection.
- Identify the correct steps to follow when a patient refuses collection.
- Describe the process and time limits for applying a tourniquet to a patient's arm.
- Discuss factors that must be considered when selecting a site for venipuncture or dermal puncture.
- Describe the venipuncture and dermal puncture site cleansing procedure.
- List the items required on a specimen label and explain the importance of each.
- State the maximum number of times that the phlebotomist should stick a patient.
- List the steps to follow when unable to obtain a blood specimen.
- Describe how to use a butterfly or wing-tipped collection device.
- Explain the collection procedure for dermal puncture.
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