Newborn Screening Blood Specimen Collection Quiz

What is the purpose of warming the heel before collecting the blood specimen?

• To decrease blood flow to the area

• To dry the skin before collection

• To increase blood supply to the area

• To prevent the baby from crying

Why is it important to draw from the area shown in the video for a heel stick?

• To dilute the blood specimen

• To prevent the baby from feeling pain

• To reduce the possibility of causing damage to the bone, nerves, or tendons

• To increase the blood flow

Why should the first blood drop be wiped away with a sterile gauze pad?

• To stop the bleeding

• To prevent the baby from getting an infection

• To remove tissue fluids that may dilute the specimen

• To dilute the blood specimen

Why is it important to fill each circle on the filter paper completely with blood?

• To save time

• To reduce the number of genetic disorders tested

• To ensure there is enough blood to test for all of the genetic disorders

• To make the blood spots look neat

What should be done after collecting the blood drops?

• Add more drops of blood to partially filled circles

• Apply pressure to the puncture site

• Let the blood spots dry for a minimum of three hours

• Put the collection kit in the refrigerator

What should be done with the collection kit after taking care of the infant?

• Put the collection kit in the trash

• Put the collection kit on a wet, non-absorbent surface

• Put the collection kit on a dry, clean, flat, non-absorbent surface

• Put the collection kit in the sink

What is the purpose of positioning the infant's feet below his or her heart before starting the collection?

• To dry the skin before collection

• To prevent the baby from crying

• To increase blood supply to the area

• To decrease blood flow to the area