Learning to Draw Blood

Question 1

What are the main veins to know in phlebotomy? Which are preferred?

Answer 1

1 preferred is the median cubital vein in the mid of the antecubital fossa

Question 2

Which procedure cause patients to be PROHIBITED from blood draws on the side the procedure has taken place?

Answer 2

Mastectomy

Single Mastectomy - Prohibited from the side the mastectomy was performed, however, the other side of the bod can still be used

Double Mastectomy - Prohibited / Do not draw blood for any circumstance

Question 3

When drawing blood from a patient which side should your blood draw supplies be on?

Answer 3

Your supplies should on the opposite side of your dominant hand so that you do not cross/reach over the hand securing the needle