WorksheetsCPT 4.3-4.4 Capillary punctures, label, post-procedure
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Point- of -care tests (POC) are usually performed utilizing which method of collection?
a)
Dermal puncture
b)
ETS
c)
Syringe
d)
Vacutainer
2.
Which type of anemia may be caused by drawing excessive amounts of blood for testing?
a)
Hemorrhagic
b)
Iron deficiency
c)
Iatrogenic
d)
Atypical
3.
Which of the following can NOT be run as a POC test?
a)
Hematocrit
b)
Glucose
c)
Cholesterol
d)
Calcium
4.
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?
a)
Infant is able to talk
b)
Infant is able to walk
c)
Infant is crying
d)
Mother is crying
5.
True or False. Capillary blood has a different composition than venous blood.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Which two fingers may be used for dermal punctures?
a)
Pointer and middle
b)
Middle and ring
c)
Ring and pinkie
d)
Pinkie and thumb
7.
Which site would be MOST appropriate for a capillary test from a finger?
a)
Tip of middle finger, non-dominant hand
b)
Fleshy off-center area of ring finger, dominant hand
c)
Fleshy off-center area of ring finger, non-dominant hand
d)
Tip of middle finger, dominant hand
8.
Having the patient wash their hands in warm water prior to a dermal puncture does all of the following EXCEPT _________
a)
Lower hand temperature
b)
Raise hand temperature
c)
Increase blood flow
d)
Remove contaminates
9.
Lancets for a heel stick on an infant are most ideally of what length? (Mark all that apply)
a)
1 to 2 mm
b)
2 to 4 mm
c)
3 to 5 mm
d)
2 to 3 cm
10.
Which specimen must be drawn first on an infant capillary stick?
a)
Coagulation tests
b)
Hematology tests
c)
Blood gas determinations
d)
Chemistries
11.
EDTA specimens are found in which color tube?
a)
Yellow
b)
Red
c)
Green
d)
Lavender
12.
Labelling a specimen should be done when?
a)
Immediately before the blood is drawn, in view of the patient
b)
Immediately after the blood is drawn, in view of the patient
c)
Before bringing patient into room for blood draw
d)
After returning to the lab with the drawn blood
13.
Preprinted labels have patient information on them. Whose initials should be written on the label?
a)
Patient's
b)
Phlebotomist's
c)
Patient's mom's
d)
Ordering physician's
14.
Stopping of blood flow is called what? Read carefully.
a)
Hemoptysis
b)
Homeostasis
c)
Hemostasis
d)
Homeopathy
15.
Correct location of dermal stick in infants heel is:
a)
Anywhere on sole of foot
b)
Midline of heel
c)
Medial or lateral to midline of 3rd and 4th toes
d)
Medial or lateral to midline of heel
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