Specialized Phlebotomy Flashcards
Before a routine capillary puncture, the sit is typically cleaned with
isopropyl alcohol
Blood obtained via capillary puncture can be collected in
Microhematocrit tubes, microtainer tubes, capillary tubes (all of the above)
The device used for dermal puncture is a
Lancet
Capillary punctures blood is
A mix of of venous, arteriole, and capillary blood
Capillary specimens contain all of the following, EXCEPT
Serous fluids (tissue fluids, venous fluids, arterial fluids are all included in capillary specimens)
Which equipment is used to collect a manual packed cell volume test?
Microhematocrit tube
A microcollection container is sometimes called a
Bullet
Which test is particularly performed via a capillary puncture?
PKU
What is the reason to control the depth of lancet insertion during heel puncture?
To avoid injuring the calcaneous bone
The safest area of an infant’s foot for capillary puncture is
The medial plantar heel
The most common and proper site for finger puncture on an adult is the
Distal segment of the middle finger
Which of the following arteries is most commonly selected for arterial puncture?
Radial
Obese patients often have which of the following types of tissues that may resemble veins upon first palpation?
Globules
Psychiatric patients exhibit similar behaviors to which of the following?
Young children
Blood supply to an area by more than one artery is called
Collateral circulation
