A nurse is preparing to obtain a capillary blood specimen from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

Squeeze the client's finger until a blood drop forms.

Apply clean gloves.

Prick the side of the client's finger.

Elevate the client's hand above the level of the heart.

Cleanse the client's finger with an iodine swab.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C,E

A. Squeezing the client's finger until a blood drop forms can result in hemolysis and inaccurate results; instead, gentle milking or massaging of the finger is recommended.
B. Applying clean gloves is necessary to maintain infection control practices.

C.   Pricking the side of the client's finger is the appropriate technique for obtaining a capillary blood specimen.
D.   Elevating the client's hand above the level of the heart is not necessary and may impede blood flow.

E.   Cleansing the client's finger with an iodine swab helps to disinfect the area prior to obtaining the blood specimen.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Chvostek's sign is a clinical sign observed during physical examination that may indicate hypocalcemia. It is elicited by tapping or lightly striking the facial nerve just anterior to
the earlobe, which can cause twitching of the facial muscles, particularly the muscles around the mouth and nose.
B. This image shows winging of the scapula. Winging of the scapula, also known as
scapular winging, is a condition characterized by the abnormal protrusion or prominence of the scapula away from the back wall of the thorax. Normally, the scapula lies flat
against the rib cage, providing stability and support for arm movements.

A. Respiratory therapist B. Speech-language pathologist C. Registered dietitian D. Occupational therapist

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. While a respiratory therapist may be involved in the care of a client with dysphagia, their primary focus is on respiratory function rather than swallowing difficulties.
B. A speech-language pathologist specializes in the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders (dysphagia) and would be the most appropriate interprofessional team member to address this client's needs.

C. A registered dietitian may be involved in the client's care to provide guidance on appropriate nutrition and dietary modifications, but they do not typically specialize in the assessment and
treatment of dysphagia.
D. An occupational therapist may be involved in the client's care for other aspects of
rehabilitation, such as activities of daily living and upper extremity function, but they do not typically specialize in the assessment and treatment of dysphagia.

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