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CNA 2016 C28*

Collecting and testing specimens

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Acetone is A substance that appears in the urine from the rapid breakdown of fat for energy
Glucosuria means sugar in the urine
Glycosuria means sugar in the urine
Hematuria means blood in the urine
Melena is a black, tarry stool
Mucus from the respiratory system that is expelled through the mouth is sputum
Bloody sputum is hemoptysis
Label container with requested information
After collecting specimens, label the container accurately
Who orders the specimens to collect and the tests needed? the doctor
The perineal area is cleaned before collecting the midstream specimen
When collecingt a 24-hour urine specimen, the first voiding is discarded
Preservative from a 24-hour urine collection container splashed onto your hand. What do you do? flush your hand with large amounts of water.
You need to collect a midstream urine specimen from a female resident. The labia are kept separated until you collect 30 to 60 ml
The doctor orders testing for glucosuria and ketones. What specimen is best? random urine specimen
The doctor orders testing for glucosuria and ketones. When are these tests usually done? 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime
Which measures if urine is acidic or alkaline? testing pH
You are using reagent strips to test urine. Compare the tested strip to the color chart on the bottle
Urine is strained to check for stones
The nurse asks you to strain a person’s urine. To do this, you need a strainer or gauze
After straining a person’s urine, you find some particles. What should you do report your findings to the nurse
You are collecting a stool specimen. Use a tongue blade to transfer transfer 2 tablespoons of feces to the specimen container
A stool specimen must not be contaminated with urine. True
The nurse asks you to collect a stool specimen from a resident. Ask if the person understands what to do. True
The nurse asks you to test a stool specimen for occult blood. You know that occult blood is hidden or unseen
You are going to test a stool specimen for blood. Follow the bloodborne pathogen standard
When collecting a sputum specimen, the person coughs up sputum from the bronchi and trachea
Sputum specimen collection is easier upon wakening in the morning
Oral care before collecting a sputum specimen involves rinsing with clear water
How much sputum is needed for a specimen? 1 to 2 tablespoons
What part of the specimen container can you touch? the outside of the container and lid
After collecting a sputum specimen, the container is labeled
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