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Why is it important to ensure that the capillary collection site is completely dry before puncture?
Why is it important to ensure that the capillary collection site is completely dry before puncture?
- To improve capillary flow near the skin surface
- To increase arterial circulation
- To reduce the risk of infection
- To prevent hemolysis and dilution of the specimen (correct)
What is the purpose of using gauze pads during capillary collection?
What is the purpose of using gauze pads during capillary collection?
- To help stop the bleeding (correct)
- To activate warming devices
- To increase arterial circulation
- To improve capillary flow near the skin surface
Why should capillary collection be performed on warm, healthy skin?
Why should capillary collection be performed on warm, healthy skin?
- To prevent lancet contact with underlying bone
- To ensure good capillary flow near the skin surface (correct)
- To reduce the risk of infection
- To increase arterial circulation sevenfold
Why is the center of the plantar surface not ideal for capillary collection?
Why is the center of the plantar surface not ideal for capillary collection?
What should be done if a capillary puncture site feels cold?
What should be done if a capillary puncture site feels cold?
Why is the use of povidone-iodine not recommended for dermal punctures?
Why is the use of povidone-iodine not recommended for dermal punctures?
What factors should be considered to determine the type of collection tube and skin puncture device needed for capillary collection?
What factors should be considered to determine the type of collection tube and skin puncture device needed for capillary collection?
What is the purpose of newborn screening tests?
What is the purpose of newborn screening tests?
How is blood typically collected for neonatal screening?
How is blood typically collected for neonatal screening?
What is the maximum percentage of their blood volume that infants and children should have removed within a 24-hour period unless medically necessary?
What is the maximum percentage of their blood volume that infants and children should have removed within a 24-hour period unless medically necessary?
When is dermal puncture not suitable for blood collection in pediatric patients?
When is dermal puncture not suitable for blood collection in pediatric patients?
