Hartman's Phlebotomy Chapter 10:
Capillary (Dermal) Puncture Exam
Questions And Answers
This test will not yield a large enough specimen from a capillary
collection. - - -
correct answer ✅Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Why is the index finger not used for capillary collection? - - -
correct answer ✅Because it is usually calloused
Where on the finger should capillary puncture by performed? - - -
correct answer ✅Toward the top of the finger, on the fleshy part to
either side
What is the name of the infection that may be caused if a lancet
strikes bone? - - -
correct answer ✅Osteomyelitis
What size of lancet is the best size to use that will produce
adequate blood flow. - - -
correct answer ✅The smallest one
Capillary (Dermal) Puncture Exam
Questions And Answers
This test will not yield a large enough specimen from a capillary
collection. - - -
correct answer ✅Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Why is the index finger not used for capillary collection? - - -
correct answer ✅Because it is usually calloused
Where on the finger should capillary puncture by performed? - - -
correct answer ✅Toward the top of the finger, on the fleshy part to
either side
What is the name of the infection that may be caused if a lancet
strikes bone? - - -
correct answer ✅Osteomyelitis
What size of lancet is the best size to use that will produce
adequate blood flow. - - -
correct answer ✅The smallest one
