Chapter 11 - Capillaries Flashcards

1
Q

Capillary blood is a mix of

A

Arterioles and Venules

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2
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Because of its mixed composition, Capillary blood specimens will have lower values of

A

potassium, total protein, and calcium

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3
Q

Because of its mixed composition, Capillary blood specimens will have higher values of

A

glucose

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4
Q

How many times can the skin temperature multiple when the area is heated

A

Seven times

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5
Q

Order of Draw for Capillary

A
Lavender
Green
Mint Green
Grey
Gold
Red
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6
Q

Should you scrape against the puncture for blood?

A

No

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7
Q

Why should you not scrape against the puncture?

A

Hemolysis

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8
Q

Why should you not milk the finger?

A

Hemolysis and bruising

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9
Q

Why should you not use the thumb as a puncture site?

A

It has a pulse

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10
Q

T/F: Wipe away the first drop of blood before collecting

A

True

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11
Q

What are blood films for?

A

RBC and Platelet assessment

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12
Q

How should a proper blood film look?

A

Even spread with feathered edge

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13
Q

Which test requires the site to be warmed before collection?

A

pH and Blood Gas Determinations

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