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