VASCULAR
CAPILLARIES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following conditions disqualifies asite for capillary puncture?
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Cyanotic
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Edematous
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Swollen
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All of the choices
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Also, capillary collection should be avoided if patient is dehydrated, has edema, or presents with poor circulation to the extremities. Blood collected from an edematous (swollen) site will be contaminated with tissue fluid.
Detailed explanation-2: -The finger is usually the preferred site for capillary testing in an adult patient. The sides of the heel are only used in paediatric and neonatal patients.
Detailed explanation-3: -Capillary sampling is not recommended for dehydrated patients, patients with poor peripheral circulation or edematous patients (3).
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