Question

What may result from skin puncture deeper than CLSI/NICCLS recommendation?

1) Puncture the calcaneus
2) Cause infection
3) Cause excessive bleeding
4) Cause nerve damage

Answer 1

A puncture deeper than CLSI/NICCLS recommendations can lead to infection, excessive bleeding, and nerve damage. However, it is not typically associated with puncturing the calcaneus.

Step-by-step explanation:

Deep skin puncture that goes deeper than recommendations by CLSI/NICCLS can lead to several complications:

• Infection - Injury or damage to the skin can allow microbes to invade deeper tissues, leading to both localized and systemic infections. The presence of skin lesions increases susceptibility to secondary infections.
• Excessive bleeding - Puncturing too deeply can damage blood vessels, causing hemorrhage and possibly leading to hematoma.
• Nerve damage - A deep puncture can also harm nerves, resulting in pain or loss of sensation.

However, puncturing the calcaneus is not typically related to the depth of a skin puncture in standard medical procedures, such as drawing blood.