Chaoter 10 Flashcards
(31 cards)
What causes jaundice?
High levels of bilirubin
How do you dry a blood smear?
Let it dry naturally
What is the name of the sharp device used today to make capillary punctures?
Lancet
What is a required characteristic of capillary punctures: permanently retractable blade, blades or points that are sterile, or a controlled depth puncture
All of them
Which finger is best for capillary puncture?
Middle
What is osteochondritis?
Inflammation of the bone and cartilage
What is the correct order for capillary puncture?
Warm, clean, puncture, wipe, and collect
What is the purpose for warming the puncture site for capillary punctures?
Increased blood flow
Where is the calcaneus bone located?
Heel
What is the step that should be omitted from infant heel puncture?
Apply bandage
What specimens are in capillary: tissue fluids, arterial blood, or Venus blood
All of them
What is a blood smear?
Blood spread out on a microscope slide
What is another term for the bottom of the heel
Plantar
Why should a laboratory report that it was collect via capillary puncture?
Results can vary by specimens source
What are the safest spots for infant heel capillary puncture?
The sides of the back and bottom of the heel
What is the medical term for finger?
Phalanx
What is an incorrect technique for micro collection?
Scooping up blood as it runs down the finger
A cyanosis extremity would have what identification ?
Be blueish in color
If venous blood is placed in a micro tube it is important to what?
Label it as a venous specimen
What is the best way to mix blood in an additive micro tube?
Invert it gently
Neonatal screening is required for what?
PKU
What do lancets that are specifically for the heel reduce?
Accidental puncture of the calcaneus
What is one purpose of wiping away the first blood drop during capillary specimen collection?
Reduce tissue fluid contamination
What specimen is collected in an amber tube?
Bilirubin
