Chapter 11 - Capillaries Flashcards
Capillary blood is a mix of
Arterioles and Venules
Because of its mixed composition, Capillary blood specimens will have lower values of
potassium, total protein, and calcium
Because of its mixed composition, Capillary blood specimens will have higher values of
glucose
How many times can the skin temperature multiple when the area is heated
Seven times
Order of Draw for Capillary
Lavender Green Mint Green Grey Gold Red
Should you scrape against the puncture for blood?
No
Why should you not scrape against the puncture?
Hemolysis
Why should you not milk the finger?
Hemolysis and bruising
Why should you not use the thumb as a puncture site?
It has a pulse
T/F: Wipe away the first drop of blood before collecting
True
What are blood films for?
RBC and Platelet assessment
How should a proper blood film look?
Even spread with feathered edge
Which test requires the site to be warmed before collection?
pH and Blood Gas Determinations
