test: capillary puncture to clotting Flashcards
The lancet should be placed on the finger parallel to the whorls of the fingerprint.
True or False
False
How many minutes should you apply a warm compress to the capillary puncture site?
3-5 minutes
6-10 minutes
half a minute
1-2 minutes
3-5 minutes
What do you call the equipment that is used to perform capillary puncture?
Disposable Lancet
Which of the following is the recommended site for capillary puncture of children older than 1 year old and adults?
pinky finger
thumb
ring finger
index finger
ring finger
Bleeding time is the time it takes for a normal wound to stop bleeding.
True or False
False
What do you call the liquid portion of the non additive tube that contains serotonin?
Serum
Aliquot preparation is performed when multiple tests are ordered on a single patient and the tests are to be performed on different chemistry machines or areas in the laboratory.
True or False
True
Which of the following causes a prolonged bleeding time?
thrombocytosis
coagulants
heavy consumption of tea
anti-inflammatory drugs
anti-inflammatory drugs
What do you call the liquid portion of the anti-coagulated blood that contains fibrinogen?
Plasma
What is the preferred method for blood spot collection in newborn screening test?
Heelstick Puncture
What is the first ever method to be developed to perform the bleeding time test and is now obsolete due to its inaccurate results?
Duke Method
It is where the WBC differential count is performed on a peripheral blood smear.
the edge
the feather
the first half
the center
the feather
What is the normal value for template bleeding time method?
2.5 to 7 minutes
2 to 8 minutes
1 to 3 minutes
1.5 to 5 minutes
2 to 8 minutes
Why is the site for capillary puncture warmed with a warming device before the procedure?
to increase blood flow
to prevent cyanosis
to avoid bruising after the procedure
to warm the patient
to increase blood flow
Which of the following is second to be filled when collecting a capillary blood sample?
capillary blood gas specimens
heparinized tube
red topped microtube
lavender topped microtube
lavender topped microtube