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Specimens
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Requisition form | Document that is sent with a specimen that contains identifying information about the person and the test to be done |
| What part of the specimen container can be touche? | The outside of the container |
| What type of urine specimen is used for a routine Urinalysis? | Random |
| U/A | Urinalysis |
| C&S | Culture and Sensitivity |
| What type of gloves are used for s Midstream Urine Specimen | Sterile |
| How much urine is collected for a specimen | 30-60mL |
| What is the procedure for collecting a midstream urine? | The perineal areas is cleansed, The person starts to void, the person stops urinating, a sterile container is positioned, the person urinates. For a female, the labia is held open during the procedure, for an uncircumsised male the foreskin is retracted. |
| Why is the perineal area cleansed before obtaining a midstream urine specimen? | It reduces the number of microbes in the urethral area |
| What is the consequences of missing a urine specimen during the collection of a 24 hour urine specimen | You must start over |
| How is the urinr for a 24 hour urine specimen stored | chilled on ice or refrigerated |
| What is done with the first voiding when a 24 hour urine is ordered | The first specimen is discarded. all voidings for the next 24 hours are saved |
| What should you do if your hands come in contact with the preservative in a 24 hour specimen container? | Notify the nurse, obtain the safety data sheet |
| What type of urine testing may be done for a diabetic? | Reagant strip for Ketones and glucose |
| When is a Ketodiastix done | 30 minutes before meals and bedtime |
| When reading reagant strips, does it matter long you take to read the strip | Yes, the length of time is indicated on the bottle, more or less time will result in an inacurate reading |
| If you do not see blood, there isn't any present in a specimen | Occult blood may be present, you will not see this blood |
| when obtaining a stool specimen,, how many areas of the stool should stool be obtained from? | two |
| When is the best time to obtain a sputum specimen | First thing in the morning |
| What is the oral care procedure prior to obtaining a sputum specimen? | Rinse with water only |
| How much sputum is needed for s sputum specimen? | 1-2 teaspoons |
| When obtaining a sputum specimen , what area of the respiratory system should the specimen be obtained from? | The bronchi and trachea |
| Sputum | mucus expectorated from the respiratory system |
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