Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) Practice Exam

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What is the correct sequence for withdrawing a needle after drawing blood?

Release tourniquet, withdraw the needle, remove the tube
Remove tube, release tourniquet, withdraw needle
Release tourniquet, remove tube, withdraw needle
Withdraw needle, release tourniquet, remove tube

The correct answer is: Release tourniquet, remove tube, withdraw needle

The correct sequence for withdrawing a needle after drawing blood is to first release the tourniquet, then remove the tube, and finally withdraw the needle. Releasing the tourniquet first allows venous pressure to normalize and helps reduce the risk of hematoma formation by preventing pooling of blood in the vein once the needle is removed. Following this, removing the tube helps to seal the site where the blood was drawn and minimizes exposure to blood. Finally, withdrawing the needle carefully ensures that the puncture site is closed without causing unnecessary trauma to the surrounding tissue. This sequence is critical in practice to ensure patient safety and comfort, along with maintaining proper technique to minimize complications.