chapter 9 Flashcards
1
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indications for dermal skin punctures
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o Fragile
o Obese
o Vein roll
o Patien has history of unseccessfulvenipuncture
o Home testing
o Point of care testing
o Severe burns or scarring
o Obese patients
o Thrombotic tendencies
o Patient preference
o Small amount of blood neded
2
Q
lab tests used for finger sticks
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o Blood smears
o Pku
o Cbc
o Electrolytes
o Neonatal blood gases
o Point of care testing
o Neonatal bilirubin
o Neonatal screening
3
Q
Capillary blood composition
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o Arterioles
o Venules
o Capillaries
o Tissue fluids
4
Q
- Not recommended for finger sticks
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o Coagulation studies
o Large amount of blood needed
o Patient is dehydrated
o Swollen fingers
5
Q
supplies for skin puncture
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6
Q
if lancet is too long may cause
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osteomyelitis
7
Q
osteomyelits
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inflammation of bone caused by bacterial infection
