Discussion Post: Patient Care Procedures
• What is Sanitation and Disinfection?
• What are the Standard Precautions? Please explain 3 of them.
• Name the factors you should give attention to ensure a high quality blood specimen.
• Which veins are commonly used for venipuncture?
• What is hemoconcentration? How can you prevent it?
• Which veins should be avoided when you choose a site for venipuncture? Why?
• Why, when performing a venipuncture, the needle should not be inserted into the skin with the bevel facing downward?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.