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CNA 2023

Chapter 29 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/Glycosuria is: sugar in the urine
sputum Mucus from the respiratory system that is expelled through the mouth is:
Melena is: a black, tarry stool.
Hemoptysis Bloody sputum
Hematuria is: blood in the urine
Which health team member orders the specimens to collect and the tests needed? The doctor
The nurse asks you to collect a mid-stream specimen. What is done? The perineal area is cleaned with a towelette before collecting the specimen.
The nurse asks you to collect a 24-hour urine collection, the container splashed onto your hand. Which action is needed? Flush your hand with a large amount of water
You need to collect a mid-stream urine specimen from a female resident. How is the female prepared to collect the urine? The labia's are kept separated until you collect 30 to 60 ml
The doctor orders testing for glucosuria and ketones. What specimen is best? A random urine specimen
When are the tests for glucosuria and ketones usually done after the doctor orders testing? 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime
What needs to be done to check to see if urine is acidic or alkaline? Testing pH
You are using reagent strips to test urine. How is this done? Compare the test 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. What is done? Use a tongue blade to transfer two tablespoons of feces/stool to the specimen container.
The nurse asks you to collect a stool specimen from a person. What should you do with the person? Ask if the person understands what to do.
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. Which action is taken for safety? Follow the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
When collecting a sputum specimen, the person coughs up sputum form the: bronchi and trachea
Sputum specimen collection is easier to obtain: upon awakening in the morning
Oral care before collecting a sputum specimen involves: rinsing with clear water
How much sputum is needed for specimen 1-2 tablespoons
What part of the specimen container can you touch? any part of the outside container and lid
After collecting a sputum specimen, the container is: placed in a bag
A stool specimen contaminated with urine needs to be? discarded
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