0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is an intradermal test performed using sterile disposable multiple puncture lancet?
The MANTOUX test is an intradermal test performed using a sterile, disposable multiple-puncture lancet.
What is aftercare for a spinal tap?
The site of the puncture is covered with a sterile bandage. The patient should remain lying down for four to six hours afterwards. Vital signs, the puncture site, and neurological status should be monitored.
Why cant you use the same lancet twice to prick the finger?
The second time around, the lancet is not sterile and, therefore, risk of infection becomes a concern.
What is the automatic puncturing device?
A type of lancet that is spring loaded, is self-contained, and has a mechanically controlled skin puncture depth.
How do you remove of a chest tube?
Wash handsSet up sterile fieldPut sterile gloves onRemove stitchAsk patient to breath inOn exhalation pull out in one smooth motionAsk a colleague to pull the purse strings as to close the puncture site as the tube is removedApply dressing
When a healthcare worker has a puncture wound what is the proper way to handle this situation?
healthcare worker should apply band-aid on a puncture wound, after it he should wear sterile gloves, then he can do his work.
What side effects can a troponin test cause?
Discomfort or bruising may occur at the puncture site or the person may feel dizzy or faint. Pressure to the puncture site until the bleeding stops reduces bruising. Warm packs to the puncture site relieve discomfort.
What is the aftercare for an acid phosphatase test?
Discomfort or bruising may occur at the puncture site, and the person may feel dizzy or faint. Applying pressure to the puncture site until the bleeding stops will reduce bruising. Warm packs to the puncture site will relieve discomfort
What aftercare is associated with alkaline phosphatase testing?
Discomfort or bruising may occur at the puncture site or the person may feel dizzy or faint. Pressure to the puncture site until the bleeding stops will reduce bruising. Warm packs to the puncture site will relieve discomfort.
What aftercare is associate with Beta2-microglobulin tests?
Discomfort or bruising may occur at the puncture site or the person may feel dizzy or faint. Pressure to the puncture site until the bleeding stops reduces bruising. Warm packs on the puncture site relieve discomfort.
What risks are there for a donor in a blood transfusion?
For donors, the process of giving blood is very safe. Only sterile equipment is used and there is no chance of catching an infection from the equipment. There is a slight chance of infection at the puncture site if the skin is not properly washed
What happens when you warm the site of a dermal puncture?
Increases blood flow to the site
