Capillary Puncture Flashcards
Blood collection from a vein
Venipuncture
Carrie’s blood back to heart
Veins
Carries blood away from heart
Arteries
One thin layer, arterial and venous blood
Capillaries
Generated by physician/provider
Requisition
Ways to verify patient before performing capillary Puncture/venipuncture
Verify D.O.B
Patient labels
Most critical error a phlebotomist could make before collecting a blood specimen
Misidentification of a patient
Positions for patients when performing blood collection methods
Semi reclining position
Phlebotomy chair
All fluid except blood found in space between tissues (tissue fluid)
Interstiatal fluid
In what circumstances should capillary puncture not be used?
Needing large amount of blood
Poor circulation in hands/feet
Edema
Lancet
Sterile
Disposable
Retractable
Depth of heel stick for infant
No more than 2mm
Depth of finger stick for adult
2-3mm
Types of capillary puncture collection containers
Microtainer
Capillary tube
Point of care testing
Direct contact patient setting