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justinmsk

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which of these sites is MOST commonly used when a capillary puncture is needed to obtain a small amount of blood from an adult?
 
  a. heel c. earlobe
  b. fingertip d. toe

Question 2

When a pregnant woman with phenylketonuria (PKU) has a poorly regulated phenylalanine level, it causes an increase in the incidence of which condition in the fetus or neonate?
 
  a. pulmonary defects
  b. intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
  c. hydrocephalus
  d. PKU


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ju

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
When obtaining a small amount of blood in the adult client, such as for blood glucose testing, the fingertip should be used.

Answer to Question 2

B
A poorly regulated maternal phenylalanine level causes an increase in the incidence of IUGR, microcephaly, and heart defects.


justinmsk

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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