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Why is first drop of blood wiped away from the capillary puncture site?
It is contaminated from the alcohol swab.
Why is the first drop wiped away from the capillary puncture site?
It is contaminated from the alcohol swab.
Why is the Connecticut warbler called the Connecticut warbler?
It is called the Connecticut Warbler because the first specimen was collected in Connecticut and it's a type of warbler.
What are Nine types of urine specimens that can be collected?
Random urine sample First morning urine sample Midstream clean-catch urine sample 24-hour urine collection Timed urine sample Postprandial urine sample Suprapubic aspiration specimen Catheterized urine specimen Pediatric urine bag specimen
What kind of specimen is most frequently collected urine from the patient?
He or she begins urinating, letting the first portion pass into the toilet, then collecting the remainder into a sterile container.
What preparations are associated with sputum culture?
The specimen for culture should be collected before antibiotics are begun. The patient should first rinse his or her mouth with water. If tuberculosis is suspected, collection of sputum should be carried out in an isolation room.
What are the two capillary beds that are in series in the excretory system of humans?
The first capillary bed in the series is the glomerular capillary, where filtration occurs. The efferent arteriole on the distal end of the glomerular capillary. Objects it to the next capillary bed in the series: the peritubular capillary. This is where secretion and reabsorbtion take place. This type of system is an example of an arterial portal system.
What is the first choice for performing arterial puncture?
The Radial Artery
Why are EDTA specimens obtained before other specimens when collected by skin puncture?
EDTA specimens are obtained first to prevent contamination of the blood with elements released during the skin puncture process, such as potassium and glucose, which could affect the accuracy of subsequent tests. EDTA also helps to preserve the integrity of the blood cells for hematologic testing.
When doing a capillary stick what do you do with the first drop?
Wipe it away.
What is the first capillary bed associated with the nephron functions to?
It filters
Why must you always use the low power lens when you are first focusing on a specimen?
It is supposed to help you center on the specimen.
