PCT Module 4 Dermal Puncture

Front

Imagine you're a detective like Noah, trying to solve the mystery of why a dermal puncture is chosen over a venipuncture. What's the primary reason for this choice?

Back

To collect a small volume of blood

Front

A dermal puncture blood specimen contains three types of blood: _______, capillary, and venous. What’s the missing type?

Back

arterial

Front

Which of the following is NOT a suitable site for a finger stick in adults?
Third (middle) finger,
Fourth (ring) finger,
Fifth (pinky) finger,
Thumb

Back

Fifth (pinky) finger

Front

Imagine little Zoe needs a quick blood test. Why might the doctor choose to perform a heel stick on her? Options: Zoe's veins are too large for a standard venipuncture. Zoe has sufficient tissue on her fingers for a finger stick. Zoe's veins are too small for a standard venipuncture. Zoe's heel is not a suitable site for blood collection.

Back

Zoe's veins are too small for a standard venipuncture.

Front

For infants younger than 12 months, what magical technique does Dr. Avery use to obtain capillary blood? Fill in the blank: Use the _______ technique!

Back

heel stick

Front

During a science class, Priya and Arjun are learning about dermal punctures. Suddenly, the blood flow stops! What should they do next?

Back

Wipe away any surface clots with a gauze pad

Front

Arjun and Aria are preparing for their first finger stick procedure in the lab. Can you help them figure out which piece of equipment they can leave behind? Options: Gloves, Lancet, Microcollection tubes

Back

Heel-warming device