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1
Q

Patients for capillary

A
  • children
  • geriatric patients
  • obese patients
  • at risk for venipuncture complications
  • at risk for venous thrombosis
  • when only 1 test is needed that’s appropriate
  • requiring frequent blood tests
  • undering frequent glucose monitoring
  • scars or burns over venipuncture sites
2
Q

Venous thrombosis

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when clots form within the veins

3
Q

Best sites

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  • nondominant hand

- tips of middle and ring fingers

4
Q

Right way to puncture

A

( \ / ) on finger

5
Q

Warm the site

A

if cold, warm to 42 C for 3 minutes

6
Q

Bleeding Time Test

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  • performed on venous blood

- normal BT is 2-10 minutes

7
Q

BT complications

A

if bleeding doesn’t stop in 15-20 minutes

  • patient is on anticoagulant therapy
  • capillary was scratched
  • incisions was too deep
  • filter paper touched incision site
8
Q

Bleeding Time Test

A
  • inflate bp cuff to 40 mm Hg
  • wait 30- 60 seconds
  • make insicin and start timing
  • wick away blood every 30 seconds
  • apply butterfly bandage after