Which of the following is a reason for performing capillary blood collection in the medical office?
A) Capillary blood is an ideal sample for many screening tests that require a very small amount of blood.
B) Capillary blood is a large enough sample to conduct many technical screening tests.
C) Capillary blood is too small of a sample for many screening tests that require a very small amount of blood.
D) Capillary blood is too thick of a sample for many screening tests that require a very small amount of blood.
Question 2
When taking an axillary temperature, it is important to:
A) subtract one degree to compensate for perspiration in the area.
B) hold the thermometer in place to prevent slippage.
C) add one degree to compensate for perspiration in the area.
D) place the probe against the skin under the arm for the proper amount of time.
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
Blood Cells
Performing Venipuncture Using the Vacutainer Method
Alleles and blood groups