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Which of the following tests requires an arterialized specimen? A.) Bilirubin B.) Blood gases C.) Electrolytes D.) Glucose B.) Blood gases Capillary puncture blood contains A.) Arterial blood B.) Interstitial fluid C.) Venous blood D.) All of the above D.) All of the above Capillary puncture is typically performed on adults when A.) No accessible veins can be located B.) Patients have thrombotic tendencies C.) Veins are saved for chemotherapy D.) All of the above D.) All of the above If collected by capillary puncture, which of the following is collected first? A.) CBC B.) Electrolytes C.) Glucose D.) Phosphorus A.) CBC Which of the following conditions disqualifies a site for capillary puncture? A.) Cyanotic B.) Edematous C.) Swollen D.) All of the above D.) All of the above The blood specimen for this test is placed in circles on special filter paper A.) Bilirubin B.) CBGs C.) PKU D.) Malaria C.) PKU This test cannot be collected by capillary puncture and taken to the laboratory for processing and testing What disqualifies a site for capillary puncture?No accessible veins can be located, patients have thrombic tendencies, and veins are saved for chemotherapy. If collected during a single capillary puncture, what test is collected first? CBC. What conditions disqualifies a site for capillary puncture? Cyanotic, Edematous, Swollen.
What cases would a capillary puncture be contraindicated?Capillary collection should not be performed on adult patients if adequate veins are available and patient is willing to allow their use. Also, capillary collection should be avoided if patient is dehydrated, has edema, or presents with poor circulation to the extremities.
Which of the following is not an appropriate use of a capillary puncture?Capillary punctures are not suitable for blood culture testing and most coagulation tests.
What are 6 specific areas of the skin to avoid when performing a capillary stick?List six specific areas of the skin to void when performing capillary collection. Specific areas of the skin to avoid when performing a capillary stick include areas with scars, cuts, bruises, rashes, or edema and callused, burned bluish, and infected areas, as well as previous puncture sites.
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