Ch 10

Question 1

which of the following tests requires an arterializes specimen

Answer 1

blood gases

Question 2

capillary puncture supplies include all of the following

Answer 2

gauze pad
lancet
Micro collection device

Question 3

capillary puncture blood contains

Answer 3

arterial blood
interstitial fluids
venous blood

Question 4

if collected by capillary puncture which test specimen is collected first

Answer 4

CBC

Question 5

which of the following conditions disqualifies a site for capillary puncture

Answer 5

Cyanotic
Edematous
Swollen

Question 6

which of the following is the least hazardous area of an infants foot for capillary puncture

Answer 6

medial area of the arch

Question 7

according to CLSI a heel puncture lancet should puncture no deeper than

Answer 7

2 mm

Question 8

which of the following is a proper capillary puncture procedure

Answer 8

wipe away the very first drop of blood

Question 9

when making a routine blood smear the “pusher slide” is normally used at an angle of how many degrees

Answer 9

30

Question 10

The blood specimen for this test is placed in circles on a special filter paper

Answer 10

PKU

Question 11

which of the following fingers is the best Choice for a capillary puncture

Answer 11

middle

Question 12

this test cannot be collected by capillary puncture and take into the lab for processing and testing

Answer 12

PTT

Question 13

capillary action is a time use to describe how

Answer 13

blood fills a microhematocrit tube