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# ADV.D03 Dermal Puncture 2

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What is the proper depth autolet for premataure infants   .65 to .85 mm  
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The proper depth of puncture for infant heels is:   Less than 2.0mm  
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A puncture of 2-3mm is appropriate for:   adults  
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Retractable puncture devices are used to control:   both depth and width of puncture  
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osteomyelitis   inflammation of bone usually due to infection. Can be caused by improper capillary puncture.  
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The distal phalange (distal phalanx) is:   The fingertip  
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The first drop of blood is:   Wiped away because it is diluted with tissue fluid and is high in tissue thromboplastin and potassium.  
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glucose is higher in __________   capillary blood  
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potassium and calcium is higher in __________   venous blood  
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Always avoid the same side as a mastectomy because...   The blood will have an excess amount of lymph and tissue fluid.  
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The correct microtainer order of collection is:   1. EDTA 2. Other additive tubes 3. non-additive tubes  
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residual alcohol can cause __________ when you puncture the skin.   hemolysis  
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How do you create an "arterialized blood specimen"   Warm the site for 3 to 5 minutes.  
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Excessive pressure or squeezing should be avoided since this will..   increase possibility of bruising and hemolysis of the blood.  
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pouring blood from one additive tube into a different additive tube is...   not acceptable. The additives are for different tests and should never be mixed.  
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If a finger is swollen it has...   edema  
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Blood gases measure   pH, oxygen (PO2) , carbon dioxide (PCO2), and bicarb HCO3.  
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The heel puncture should be made on the...   medial or lateral portion of the the plantar surface.  
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Parkinson's disease can cause an elderly patient to...   have muscle tremors  
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Alzheimer's disease   Condition of dementia. Cognitive powers are diminished.  
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neonatal screening should be done between   24 and 72 hours after birth.  
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For capillary puncture you need to avoid:   edematous areas cyanotic areas cold areas previously punctured areas infected or damaged areas scars  
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List some reasons that indicate capillary puncture:   dehydration obesity fear of needles (needle phobia) small amount of blood required to avoid anemia burn patients patients with difficult veins  
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What components are elevated in the first drop of capillary blood   interstitial fluid, tissue potassium, tissue thromboplastin  
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Other names for capillary puncture...   dermal puncture microcapillary puncture skin puncture  
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