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What instrument is used to collect blood by performing a skin puncture?
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∙ 7y ago
A needle.
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Where should the finger be punctured?
If testing for blood glucose, you should puncture the middle finger on the non-dominant hand. Do not puncture the pad, but rather just off to the side as there are fewer pain receptors there and you can still get an adequate sample.
What instrument is used to measure blood temperature?
A thermometer
How much is 2500 cc of blood?
1 cc or cubic centimeter of blood is equivalent to 0.001 liter of blood. When it comes to milliliter, 1 cc is equals to 1 milliliter or ml.
Are there free protons in blood?
Yes. There is H+ in the blood. 40 Nanomols per liter of blood.
What blood vessel delivers blood to the muscles of the heart?
The coronary arteries deliver blood to the muscles of the heart.
What is the Devices used to collect blood from a skin puncture are called?
syringe
What is skin puncture blood composed of?
arteriol blood
How do fleas acquire blood?
they puncture your skin and suck blood
When performing a skin puncture squeezing the finger too tightly may ruin the test by diluting the blood with what?
Interstitial fluid (mostly salt water) that may also contaminate the sample if the area is badly swollen.
The puncture of a vein for drawing blood?
phlebotomy or venipuncture
What are the preparation before performing the fbs?
no preparation required. tie the tourniquet on upper arm, and using the aseptic technique collect blood in grey top tube.
Why is a tourniquet placed 3-4 inches above the intended puncture site?
By puncture site I'm guessing you mean a puncture in the epadurmas (skin). It is Placed to limit the blood flow reducing the amount of blood loss. Hope I helped
Skin puncture blood most closely resembles what kind of fluid?
Arterial blood
What is a capillary puncture?
A capillary puncture is a medical procedure where a tool called a "lancet"(a small needle on a spring inside of a piece of plastic) is used to make a small cut in the side of your finger to collect a few drops of blood for testing. Or outside of a doctors office or hospital, you stabbed one of your fingers or toes on a needle or thorn.
What is a microcontainer?
a blood collection system used with capillary puncture.
What risks are associated with a triple screen test?
The complications associated with drawing blood are minimal, but may include bleeding from the puncture site, feeling faint or lightheaded after the blood is drawn, or blood accumulating under the puncture site (hematoma).
What preparation is required prior to a glucose test?
Blood glucose tests require either whole blood, serum, or plasma collected by vein puncture or finger puncture. No special preparation is required for a casual blood glucose test.
