Question

What is the procedure for collecting a blood-glucose sample?

A. using the first drop of blood
B. wiping away the first drop of blood
C. using a large amount of blood
D. massaging the patient’s arm from the elbow

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Massaging the patients arm from the elbow

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

B. wiping away the first drop of blood

Explanation:

The first drop of blood from a lancing site contains a greater volume of platelets, which could make the lancing site seal up before enough blood was obtained for the test, and the dual wipe ensured a longer, larger flow of blood