# Phlebotomy Exam Prep 5, Tourniquet Application and Time Limit

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Podcast: [Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nursing-healthcare-exam-prep-7652377)
Published: 2026-05-02T22:25:11+00:00
Episode link: https://open-exam-prep.com/
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Apply tourniquets 3-4 inches above the venipuncture site for optimal vein distention. - Never leave a tourniquet on for more than 60 seconds to avoid the complication of hemoconcentration. - Prolonged application falsely elevates specific analytes, including potassium, calcium, and total protein. - Always release the tourniquet before withdrawing the needle to prevent the formation of a hematoma. - Use single-patient-use, disposable tourniquets to adhere to infection control standards and prevent cross-contamination. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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