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What is a common mistake to avoid during capillary blood collection?
What is a common mistake to avoid during capillary blood collection?
- Applying pressure to the site after collection
- Taking blood from the wrong vein (correct)
- Using a large needle for the collection
- Not wiping the site with alcohol beforehand
What should be avoided after capillary blood collection?
What should be avoided after capillary blood collection?
- Applying pressure to the site after collection (correct)
- Taking blood from the wrong vein
- Using a large needle for the collection
- Failing to warm the site prior to the collection
What is a recommended step before capillary blood collection?
What is a recommended step before capillary blood collection?
- Not wiping the site with alcohol beforehand (correct)
- Using a large needle for the collection
- Taking blood from the wrong vein
- Applying pressure to the site after collection
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Study Notes
Capillary Blood Collection
- A common mistake to avoid during capillary blood collection is milking or squeezing the finger, as it can cause contamination of the sample with tissue fluid and lead to inaccurate results.
- After capillary blood collection, it is recommended to avoid applying pressure or rubbing the puncture site, as it can cause hematomas and discomfort.
- A recommended step before capillary blood collection is to clean the puncture site with an antiseptic to reduce the risk of infection and ensure a clean sample.
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