Nursing care simulation module

capillary punctureweb-based

As a nurse or medical assistant in a doctor's office, you may be asked to perform capillary puncture to assess blood glucose, hematocrit and cholesterol levels. This module teaches you how to prepare for, perform, and document safe and correct techniques using capillary puncture from a variety of adult and infant collection sites. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers three scenarios that test your ability to perform capillary puncture for blood glucose, hematocrit and cholesterol testing in adults and infants. Practice the steps of the procedures online as often as you want, until you feel confident. This module is based on the entry-level competencies for which the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) test the Medical Assistant. Describe pre-procedure considerations for capillary puncture and hematology testing. Describe and demonstrate the preparation for capillary puncture. Describe laboratory safety according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. Describe and demonstrate correct identification of the collection site. Describe and demonstrate the correct technique for performing capillary puncture and collection. Identify and demonstrate the use of different collection tubes. Describe and demonstrate how to perform and read a microhematocrit test. Describe and demonstrate how to perform and read a blood glucose test. Describe and demonstrate how to perform and read a total cholesterol test. Describe correct post-procedure considerations. Describe correct recording and reporting procedures.