Warming the skin puncture site: a. increases the blood flow ...

[Jipu 123]

Warming the skin puncture site:
 a. increases the blood flow through the arterioles and capillaries sevenfold
  b. results in hemolysis of the blood sample
  c. should be performed with a hot towel (100 degrees Celsius)
  d. should not be done routinely because it will alter the chemical values in the blood

Question 2

In a skin puncture procedure, hemolysis can occur from:
 a. alcohol that has dried on the skin surface
  b. heat application of the puncture site
  c. a large size lancet
  d. squeezing the heel or finger too hard

[paavo]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d

[Jipu 123]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[FergA]

Excellent