6 Questions
Why may venipuncture from infants and children be necessary?
Because skin puncture is not possible for all tests
What is a challenge when performing venipuncture on newborns and infants?
Veins are small and not well developed
What is a risk of removing more than 10% of an infant's blood volume at one time?
Anemia and cardiac arrest
What tests are commonly ordered for patients 65 or older?
ANA, RA, CBC, creatinine, electrolytes, ESR, glucose, PT/PTT
What is a benefit of capillary puncture?
It is ideal for small children when only a small volume of blood is needed
Which patients may benefit from capillary puncture?
Severely burned, cancer, obese, and geriatric patients
This quiz covers the basics of venipuncture in pediatric and geriatric patients, including the most accessible veins and challenges faced during the process.
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