Phlebotomy Book- Chapter 10 Flashcards

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dermal puncture is the preferred method for-

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young patients (infants & very small children)

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dermal puncture is preferred method in younger patients because-

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the veins are very small, & it is difficult to find a vein large enough to withstand the vacuum in evacuated collection tubes

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dermal puncture may also be used for- (3)

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-elderly
-obese
-severely burned patients

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dermal puncture takes less time, so it is more- (3)

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-successful
-easy to perform
-less traumatic for children

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dermal puncture may also be used as alternate method of blood collection for adults with -

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difficult venipuncture procedures

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patients who are obese or have thin skin are often candidates for-

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dermal (capillary) puncture

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The blood specimen obtained using dermal puncture is not entirely venous blood, instead, it is a mixture of- (4)

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-Capillary blood
-Venous blood
-Arterial blood
-Interstitial fluid

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8
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capillary blood is higher in-

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glucose

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capillary blood is lower in- (3)

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-electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride & calcium)
-total protein
-bilirubin making normal values (reference ranges) different

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10
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Dermal Puncture Preparation- (6)

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-acquire & examine the requisition slip
-greet & identify the patient
-explain the procedure
-verify any dietary restrictions
-wash your hands
-put on gloves

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main differences between venipuncture & dermal puncture- (2)

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-site selection
-equipment assembled

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when selecting a dermal puncture site, the skin should be-

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warm, pink, & free from scars, cuts, rashes, or bruises

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13
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Sites to consider for dermal (capillary) puncture for children & adults- (2)

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-use the distal region of the third or fourth finger of the hand, palmar surface of the finger, or sides of the fingertip instead of the middle of the finger
-warm the finger slightly to increase blood flow

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Sites to consider for dermal (capillary) puncture for infants- (2)

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-use the medial or lateral plantar surface of the heel, well away from the calcaneus (heel bone) (if calcaneus is punctured, it can cause osteomyelitis (bone infection))
-never perform a dermal puncture on the heel of an infant who has begun to walk

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Sites to consider for dermal (capillary) puncture for infants less than 1 year old- (3)

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-sides of the plantar surface of the heel are the sites of choice
-do not use the fingers because they are too small to maintain a safe distance from the bone during puncture
-If an infant has several old puncture sites, attempt to find an unused area

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16
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do not use these sites for dermal puncture- (3)

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-Arch of the foot
-Back of the heel
-Plantar area (bottom surface, or sole) of foot

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17
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do not use the thumb or pointer fingerer dermal puncture because-

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they are poor choices because the area is too thick & callused

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18
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do not use the pinkie for dermal puncture because-

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the bones are closer to the surface, increasing the risk of bone puncture

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19
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actual depth of the puncture is slightly more than the lancet/device blade length because-

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the pressure used to perform the puncture compresses the skin slightly

20
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lancet devices are usually set at ____ for children over 8 & adults-

21
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slightly longer lancet depths may be needed for-

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obese patients

22
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puncture depth should never be greater than-

23
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equipment needed for dermal puncture- (10)

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-Requisition slip
-Alcohol prep pad
-Gauze pad
-Gloves
-Adhesive bandage or tape
-Sharps container
-Computer label
-Permanent marker or pen
-Lancet
-Microspecimen containers

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steps for planning the puncture- (3)

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-examine the fingers
-choose a finger for the puncture
-plan to cut across the fingerprint

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select a puncture site that is warm & free from- (4)
-scars -cuts -rashes -bruises
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when making a puncture, plan to cut across the fingerprint, do not cut in the same direction as the fingerprint because-
blood tends to run in the prints or ridges instead of forming a rounded drop
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steps in performing the puncture- (5)
-clean the site with alcohol -allow to dry completely -hold the finger in the proper position & stretch skin tightly -position the lancet to cut across the fingerprint, rather than in the same direction as the fingerprint -puncture the finger
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improper technique during dermal puncture can cause-
bone infection, especially in infants
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Do not use spring-loaded devices designed for glucose monitoring for dermal puncture because-
these lancets produce a smaller puncture & only 2-3 drops of blood
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not allowing alcohol to dry before puncture will result in-
hemolysis of the blood due to contact with the alcohol
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steps to perform dermal puncture- (4)
-assemble the equipment, considering the patient & puncture depth -clean the site with an alcohol pad & allow the site to dry thoroughly -hold the finger (or heel) with the skin stretched tightly -use the lancet or puncture device according to the manufacturer’s direction to create the puncture
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during collection, wipe away the first drop to avoid-
contaminating the specimen with tissue fluid
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the first drop of blood contains- (2)
-interstitial fluid -damaged tissue cells
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after the next drop of blood has formed-
touch the open end (collection tube/scoop) of the microcollection container to the drop of blood
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while collecting the blood, gently tap the container after each drop to ensure-
mixing with the anticoagulant, if present
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do not “milk” the finger (massage or apply pressure moving toward the puncture site) because this will-
contaminate the specimen with interstitial fluid causing hemolysis or clotting
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do not scrape the container against the skin while collecting blood because this may cause the blood to-
hemolyze or clot before it mixes with the anticoagulant in the collection container
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it is critical to collect blood to the fill line, especially if-
the container has an anticoagulant
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order of draw- (4)
-EDTA (lavender or pink) -Heparin (green or light blue) -Sodium Fluoride (gray) -Nonadditive (red) or Serum Separator (gold)
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complications of dermal puncture- (4)
-Infection -Osteochondritis -Osteomyelitis -if microorganisms are present in the scar tissue from previous puncture
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infections in dermal puncture-
puncturing through a previously punctured site
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Osteochondritis-
inflammation of bone & cartilage from being punctured
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osteomyelitis-
inflammation of bone marrow & adjacent bone from being punctured
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collecting too much blood for dermal puncture can result in- (2)
-iatrogenic anemia -exsanguination
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a reason for drawing just the right amount of blood is-
the amount of additives in the microcollection containers are based on a specific quantity of blood
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if too little or too much blood is drawn, the ratio of blood to additive is affected, which may cause- (2)
-the blood to clot -affect test results
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not all patients should have a bandage applied, small children tend to put their fingers in their mouths, this puts them at risk for-
swallowing or choking on the bandage