Midterms 07

Question 1

_________ are sterile, sharp instruments that are intended for one-time use only. It is designed for use in making cuts in the skin for finger or heel puncture.

Answer 1

Lancet/incision devices

Question 2

_______ is a type of lancet that produces a small hole in the skin by vaporizing water in the skin. This eliminates the risks of sharp injuries because cauterizing the skin is not necessary.

Answer 2

Laser lancet

Question 3

What are the 2 types that are used in capillary puncture?

Answer 3

Finger puncture lancet
heel puncture lancet

Question 4

It is also known as microtube, it is a small plastic tube used which holds blood specimen collected in the capillary puncture.

Answer 4

Microcollection containers

Question 5

It is a narrow bore tube that could be made of plastic or glass typically used for hematocrit determinations

Answer 5

Microhematocrit tubes and sealants

Question 6

It is used for blood films for hematology determinations

Answer 6

Microscope slides

Question 7

It is used to increase the blood flow seven-fold by warming the puncture site

Answer 7

Warming devices

Question 8

It is the special equipment used for collecting capillary blood gas specimen (CGB) which contains CBG collection tubes, stirrers, magnet and plastic caps

Answer 8

Capillary Blood Gas Equipment (CBG)

Question 9

What is the composition of the capillary blood specimen?

Answer 9

1. Arterial
2. Venous
3. Capillary
4. Interstitial
5. Intracellular

Question 10

What are the indications of performing capillary puncture on adults, children, and infants

Answer 10

1. Fragile and inaccessible veins
2. Reserved for another procedure
3. Clotting tendencies
4. Extreme fear of needles
5. Veins will be used for POCT

Question 11

It is a blood test that is used to check abnormalities in the blood cells.

Answer 11

Routine blood film

Question 12

It is used to determine if the patient has malaria which is diagnosed by its presence in the peripheral blood smear

Answer 12

Thick blood smear preparation

Question 13

It is the type of puncture that is recommended for infants and small children

Answer 13

Capillary blood gas specimen

Question 14

It is used to help determine any liver disorder in infants. This is collected with a heel stick

Answer 14

Neonatal bilirubin collection

Question 15

It is done as part of the routine check for infants to determine inborn disorders.

Answer 15

Newborn/neonatal screening

Question 16

T or F, Newborn screening blood spot collection is done 24 to 48 hours after the baby is born

Answer 16

T

Question 17

Equipment used in capillary collection aside from incision device and laser lancet

Answer 17

1. Microcollection containers
2. Microhematocrit tubes and sealants
3. Microscope slides
4. Warming device
5. Capillary blood gas equipment

Question 18

What are the indicators for a capillary puncture?

Answer 18

1. Fragile
2. Reserved
3. Clotting
4. Fear
5. POCT