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What are the acceptable sites to perform a capillary puncture on a patient's hands?
Identify the acceptable sites to perform a capillary puncture on a patient's hand.
Is there another name for dermal puncture?
capillary blood collection
Why should the lateral side of the infant's heel be used for capillary puncture?
Because of abundant capillary flow.
What is a microcontainer?
a blood collection system used with capillary puncture.
What test specimen is collected first by capillary puncture?
cbc
What is the preferred method of collection for POCT testing?
Capillary puncture
Why is the first drop wiped away from the capillary puncture site?
It is contaminated from the alcohol swab.
What technique is used when only a small amount of blood is needed as a specimen for a blood test?
Capillary Puncture
What is the purpose of capillary puncture?
The purpose of capillary puncture is to obtain a small sample of blood for diagnostic testing, particularly when only a limited volume is needed. This procedure is commonly used in infants and young children, where venipuncture may be more challenging. Capillary puncture is also utilized for rapid tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, and can provide quick results for various health assessments. It minimizes discomfort and risk for the patient compared to more invasive blood draw methods.
What is the name of the device you must use when performing a capillary puncture?
The device used for performing a capillary puncture is called a lancet. A lancet is a small, sharp instrument designed to make a quick and precise puncture in the skin to obtain a small volume of blood, typically from the fingertip or heel. It is essential for various tests, including blood glucose monitoring and other point-of-care diagnostics.
Why are capillary blood gases less desirable than arterial blood gases?
skin puncture blood is only partly
What is a phlebotimists job?
Phlebotomists are health care professionals trained to do venipuncture and capillary punctures. Venipuncutre a surgical incision made in a vein, while Capillary punctures is made from capillary. Both puncture are made by a needle to draw blood for testing or or for blood donations.
