Capillary Collection Flashcards
1
Q
Patients for capillary
A
- children
- geriatric patients
- obese patients
- at risk for venipuncture complications
- at risk for venous thrombosis
- when only 1 test is needed that’s appropriate
- requiring frequent blood tests
- undering frequent glucose monitoring
- scars or burns over venipuncture sites
2
Q
Venous thrombosis
A
when clots form within the veins
3
Q
Best sites
A
- nondominant hand
- tips of middle and ring fingers
4
Q
Right way to puncture
A
( \ / ) on finger
5
Q
Warm the site
A
if cold, warm to 42 C for 3 minutes
6
Q
Bleeding Time Test
A
- performed on venous blood
- normal BT is 2-10 minutes
7
Q
BT complications
A
if bleeding doesn’t stop in 15-20 minutes
- patient is on anticoagulant therapy
- capillary was scratched
- incisions was too deep
- filter paper touched incision site
8
Q
Bleeding Time Test
A
- inflate bp cuff to 40 mm Hg
- wait 30- 60 seconds
- make insicin and start timing
- wick away blood every 30 seconds
- apply butterfly bandage after
