Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

What is the most important step in performing a venipuncture?

1. Wearing gloves

2. Identify the patient

3. Choosing the vein

4. Cleaning the site

The correct answer is: Identify the patient

The most important step in performing a venipuncture is identifying the patient. This ensures that the procedure is being performed on the correct individual and helps prevent mistakes or adverse events. Wearing gloves, choosing the vein, and cleaning the site are all important steps in performing a successful venipuncture, but they are not considered the most important. Wearing gloves helps prevent the spread of infection, choosing the vein ensures a good blood draw, and cleaning the site helps prevent contamination, but these steps are not as crucial as identifying the patient.