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Phlebotomy Essentials
Ch. 10 Capillary Puncture Equipment & Procedures
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Health Care
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11/19/2011

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Term
What is the depth of an infant heel puncture?
Definition
2.0mm
Term
What site do you use during an infant heel puncture?
Definition

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from the middle of the great toe to the heel and from between the fourth and fifth toes to the heel

Term
Adult capillary sites
Definition

3rd and 4th finger

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Term
What do you do with the first drop of blood in capillary punctures?
Definition
Wipe away the first drop
Term
Squeezing the index finger or milking it will cause what?
Definition
The specimen will be contaminated with tissue fluid
Term
What is PKU (phenylketonuria)?
Definition
A test done on newly born babies to test for any abnormalities, genes and retardations.
Term
When obtaining a bilrubin specimen what must you do to ensure accuracy of the results?
Definition
Avoid light exposure, typically collected in abmer-colored micro-collection containers or the ETS is wrapped in aluminum foil.
Term
Why is a site warmed?
Definition
This is done to increase blood flow.
Term
A capillary puncture specimen is rejected why?
Definition
Insufficient collection
Term
What device is used for capillary puncture collection.
Definition
Capillary tube
Term
What is CBG?
Definition
Capillary Blood Gases
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