Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Pediatrics.Ch.22
Urine Specimen
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What equipment is needed to collect an infant urine specimen | Bottle, Collector, Cotton balls, Gloves, Labels |
| What condition must an infant’s skin be to collect a urine specimen | Clean and perfectly dry |
| What should not be used when collecting an infant urine specimen, and why | Powder, Lotion soaps, and Oils – they interfere with the ability of the adhesive to stick |
| Where does application of a urine collection device begin on an infant | on the tiny area of skin between the anus and genitalia = perineum |
| What keeps feces from contaminating a infant’s urine specimen during collection | A narrow bridge on the adhesive patch |
| If left in the collection device, how is an infant’s urine specimen transported | Inside of another plastic bag |
| How can a cotton ball used to collect a urine specimen from a small infant | it can be placed at the opening of the collector and when the infant voids into the cotton ball a small amount of urine can be retrieved by aspirating the cotton ball with a syringe |
| What is documented after collecting a urine specimen from an infant | the amount collected and time sent to lab |
| Who usually has a urine specimen | Newly admitted patients |
| What principles are followed regarding urine specimen collection | Clean container, Clear label and appropriate lab slip, Frequent checks, Document in nurse’s notes and I&O, Explained to child, Sent to lab |
| What can affect the protein, pH, and specific gravity measurements of a urine specimen | Chemicals in diapers |
| Why should a urine specimen not be collected from a diaper | Can yield inaccurate protein, pH, and specific gravity measurements |
| How are clean-catch specimens obtained from children | Cleansing with an antiseptic - Rinsing, and drying of the perineum to prevent contamination from the antiseptic – Catching midstream urine in sterile container |
| What may be requested to determine the rate of urine production and measure the excretion of specific chemicals | 24 hour urine specimen |
| What may a 24 hour urine specimen to requested for | To determine the rate of urine production and measure the excretion of specific chemicals |
| What is albumin | Protein |
| What can be tested for albumin | Urine |
| How is an albumin test performed | The ends of reagent strips are dipped into urine and the color is compared with a chart |
| How much albumin should be urine | Little or none |
| How much urine should be excreted on days 1 & 2 | 1 – 2 ounces/30 – 60 ml |
| How much urine should be excreted on days 3 – 10 | 3 – 10 ounces/100 – 300 ml |
| How much urine should be excreted from 10 days – 2 months | 9 – 15 ounces/250 – 450 ml |
| How much urine should be excreted from 2 months to 1 year | 14 – 17 ounces/400 – 500 ml |
| How much urine should be excreted from 1 to 3 years | 17 – 20 ounces/500 – 600 ml |
| How much urine should be excreted from 3 to 5 years | 20 – 24 ounces/600 – 700 ml |
| How much urine should be excreted from 5 to 8 years | 22 – 34 ounces/650 – 1000ml |
| How much urine should be excreted from 8 to 14 years | 27 – 47 ounces/800 – 1400ml |
Created by:
futurenurse
Popular Nursing sets