What Procedure Is Recommended to Facilitate a Heelstick on an Ill

question 39

Multiple Choice

What procedure is recommended to facilitate a heelstick on an ill neonate to obtain a blood sample?

• A) Apply cool, moist compresses.
• B) Apply a tourniquet to the ankle.
• C) Elevate the foot for 5 minutes.
• D) Wrap foot in a warm washcloth.

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Definitions:

IVPB

Intravenous piggyback, a method of delivering medication through an IV where a secondary medication bag is connected.

Milliliters Per Hour

A measurement of fluid flow rate, indicating how many milliliters of fluid pass through a given point in one hour.

Medicated IVPB

Intravenous piggyback, a method of delivering medication that is diluted in a small amount of fluid and infused through an intravenous line.

EID

Electronic Identification, a method used to identify individuals, animals, products, or entities electronically.