CPT 4.3-4.4 Capillary punctures, label, post-procedure

Point- of -care tests (POC) are usually performed utilizing which method of collection?

• Dermal puncture
• ETS
• Syringe
• Vacutainer

Which type of anemia may be caused by drawing excessive amounts of blood for testing?

• Hemorrhagic
• Iron deficiency
• Iatrogenic
• Atypical

Which of the following can NOT be run as a POC test?

• Hematocrit
• Glucose
• Cholesterol
• Calcium

For an infant under 1 year of age you most usually perform a dermal puncture from their heel. Under which circumstance would you NOT choose that method?

• Infant is able to talk
• Infant is able to walk
• Infant is crying
• Mother is crying

True or False. Capillary blood has a different composition than venous blood.

• True
• False

Which two fingers may be used for dermal punctures?

• Pointer and middle

• Middle and ring

• Ring and pinkie

• Pinkie and thumb

Which site would be MOST appropriate for a capillary test from a finger?

• Tip of middle finger, non-dominant hand
• Fleshy off-center area of ring finger, dominant hand
• Fleshy off-center area of ring finger, non-dominant hand
• Tip of middle finger, dominant hand

Having the patient wash their hands in warm water prior to a dermal puncture does all of the following EXCEPT _________

• Lower hand temperature
• Raise hand temperature
• Increase blood flow
• Remove contaminates

Lancets for a heel stick on an infant are most ideally of what length? (Mark all that apply)

• 1 to 2 mm

• 2 to 4 mm

• 3 to 5 mm

• 2 to 3 cm

Which specimen must be drawn first on an infant capillary stick?

• Coagulation tests
• Hematology tests
• Blood gas determinations
• Chemistries