[M2] Capillary Fragility Test

Question 1

Capillary Fragility Test is also called as ________

Answer 1

tourniquet test

Question 2

_____ is a clinical diagnostic method used to assess the fragility of the capillary walls.

Answer 2

Capillary Fragility

Question 3

Capillary Fragility test is a clinical diagnostic method used to assess the fragility of the _____________

Answer 3

capillary walls.

Question 4

The capillary fragility test measures platelet’s ability to maintain __________

Answer 4

capillary integrity.

Question 5

The degree of _______ will correlate with the test, as with the ______________.

Answer 5

thrombocytopenia
bleeding time

Question 6

In normal patients, ___________ petechiae are formed during this test.

Answer 6

none to very few

Question 7

A positive test will be found in:

Answer 7

Thrombocytopenia
↓ fibrinogen
Vascular purpura

Question 8

The capillary or __________ can be done using the following methods:

Answer 8

resistance test

1. Rumpel-Leede/Hess test positive pressure technique/Tourniquet test
2. Suction Cup/ Petechiometer Method/ Negative Pressure Technique

Question 9

TOURNIQUET TEST

Principle
Appearance of few ______ after the test indicates a (positive/negative) test which indicates weakness of the ________ or ________________ and __________.

Answer 9

petechiae
positive
capillary walls
capillary permeability and fragility

Question 10

Materials used in Tourniquet test

Answer 10

Sphygmomanometer
Timer

Question 11

PROCEDURE

1. Mark a definite area (_____ in a diameter) on the _______. The upper edge which is _____ ____ the bend of the ____.

Answer 11

5cm
forearm
4cm
below
elbow.

Question 12

Procedure

2. Count the ______ (a minute, rounded spot of _______ on the skin) already present in this area

Answer 12

petechiae
hemorrhage

Question 13

Procedure

3. Place a blood pressure cuff on the arm and raise the pressure to _______ of mercury and leave it for ___________.

Answer 13

80 mmHg
8 minutes.

Question 14

Procedure

4. Remove the cuff, and after _________, count the number of petechiae in the __________.

Answer 14

5 minutes
marked area

Question 15

Procedure

5. Normally, there should be no more than ____ at most, ____ petechiae

Answer 15

10
20

Question 16

Manner of reporting

Grade 1+ petechiae

Answer 16

1-10

Question 17

Manner of reporting

Grade 2+ petechiae

Answer 17

11-20

Question 18

Manner of reporting

Grade 3+ petechiae

Answer 18

21-50

Question 18

Manner of reporting

Grade 3+ petechiae

Answer 18

21-50

Question 19

Manner of reporting

Grade 4+ petechiae

Answer 19

50 and above

Question 20

Reference range for Tourniquet test

Answer 20

1-10 petechiae

Question 21

What is the other method for Capillary Fragility Test

Answer 21

SUCTION CUP TECHNIQUE

Question 22

SUCTION CUP TECHNIQUE

Principle:
Employs the use of a _________. The cup is applied to the (outer/inner) surface of the arm for a period of ______ at ________ and the ________ of the capillaries is expressed as the (positive/negative) pressure required to produce a __________________.

Answer 22

suction cup
outer
one minute
200 mmHg
resistance
negative
macroscopic petechiae

Question 23

Normal value in Suction Cup Technique

Answer 23

<4 Petechiae

Question 24

Clinical Significance of Capillary Fragility Test

Answer 24

↑ in Purpura
Dengue Fever
Scurvy