Deck 33: Collecting and Testing Specimens

Question 1

Glucosuria means

A)Sugar in the urine
B)Blood in the urine
C)A scant amount of urine
D)Difficult or painful urination

Answer 1

Sugar in the urine

Question 2

Which health team member orders the specimens to collect and the tests needed?

A)The RN
B)The LPN/LVN
C)The physical therapist
D)The doctor

Answer 2

The doctor

Question 3

You are using reagent strips to test urine.Which is incorrect?

A)Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
B)Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
C)Compare the tested strip to the color chart on the bottle.
D)Dip the strip into the specimen for 60 seconds.

Answer 3

Dip the strip into the specimen for 60 seconds.

Question 4

Melena is

A)The excessive formation of gas in the stomach and intestines
B)Gas or air in the stomach or intestines
C)A black,tarry stool
D)Excreted feces

Question 5

Acetone is

A)A tube used to drain or inject fluid through a body opening
B)An artificial way to remove waste and excess fluid from the body
C)Sugar in the urine
D)A substance that appears in the urine from the rapid breakdown of fat for energy

Question 6

Mucus from the respiratory system that is expelled through the mouth is

A)Phlegm
B)Saliva
C)Sputum
D)Ketone

Question 7

Urine is strained to check for

A)Acetone
B)Blood
C)Stones
D)Urine pH

Question 8

You need to collect a midstream urine specimen from a female resident.Which action is incorrect?

A)Sterile gloves are used.
B)The urethral area is cleaned from front to back.
C)The labia are kept separated until she finishes voiding.
D)The labia are kept separated until you collect 30 to 60 mL.

Question 9

The nurse asks you to strain a person's urine.To do this,you need

A)A midstream urine specimen
B)A 24-hour urine specimen
C)A strainer or gauze
D)Elastic tape

Question 10

Preservative from a 24-hour urine collection container splashed onto your hand.Which action is incorrect?

A)Flush your hand with a large amount of water.
B)Soak your hand in warm,soapy water for 20 minutes.
C)Tell the nurse what happened and check the MSDS.
D)Complete an incident report.

Question 11

The nurse asks you to collect a 24-hour urine specimen.Which statement is correct?

A)No special measures are needed.
B)The perineal area is cleaned before collecting the specimen.
C)The first voiding is discarded.
D)The person voids twice.

Question 12

Which measures if urine is acidic or alkaline?

A)Testing pH
B)Testing for glucose
C)Testing for ketones
D)Straining urine

Question 13

Bloody sputum is

A)Ketone
B)Hemoptysis
C)Saliva
D)Postural drainage

Question 14

The doctor orders testing for glucosuria and ketones.When are these tests usually done?

A)During AM and bedtime care
B)After meals
C)30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime
D)Every time the person urinates

Question 15

The doctor orders testing for glucosuria and ketones.What specimen is best?

A)A random urine specimen
B)A midstream urine specimen
C)A 24-hour urine specimen
D)A double-voided specimen

Question 16

Which is not a rule for collecting specimens?

A)Follow the rules for medical asepsis.
B)Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
C)Always use a sterile container.
D)Label the container accurately.

Question 17

Which statement about collecting a urine specimen is incorrect?

A)Label the container with the requested information.
B)Touch the inside of the container or lid.
C)Collect the specimen at the time specified.
D)Ask the person to put toilet tissue in the toilet or wastebasket.

Question 18

Glycosuria means

A)Sugar in the urine
B)Blood in the urine
C)A scant amount of urine
D)Difficult or painful urination

Question 19

The nurse asks you to collect a midstream specimen.Which is correct?

A)No special measures are needed.
B)The perineal area is cleaned before collecting the specimen.
C)The first voiding is discarded.
D)The person voids twice.

Question 20

Hematuria means

A)Sugar in the urine
B)Blood in the urine
C)A scant amount of urine
D)Difficult or painful urination

Question 21

What part of the specimen container can you touch?

A)Any part
B)The outside of the container and lid
C)The inside of the container and lid
D)Only the outside of the container

Question 22

You are going to test a stool specimen for blood.Which action is incorrect?

A)Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
B)Follow Standard Precautions.
C)Follow the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
D)Report test results at the end of your shift.

Question 23

When collecting a sputum specimen,the person coughs up sputum from the

A)Mouth
B)Throat
C)Upper airway
D)Bronchi and trachea

Question 24

The nurse asks you to test a stool specimen for occult blood.You know that occult blood

A)Can be seen
B)Means a black,tarry stool
C)Is hidden or unseen
D)Is dark red

Question 25

Privacy is important when collecting a sputum specimen.Which is not a reason for privacy?

A)The person has the right to privacy.
B)A sterile specimen container is used.
C)Sputum is unpleasant to look at.
D)Expectorating sounds can disturb others.

Question 26

Sputum specimen collection is easier

A)Upon awakening in the morning
B)After a meal
C)After activity
D)Before a meal

Question 27

The nurse asks you to collect a stool specimen from a resident.Which is incorrect?

A)Explain what the person needs to do.
B)Explain what you will do.
C)Ask if the person understands what to do.
D)Stay with the person until the person has a bowel movement.

Question 28

A stool specimen must not be contaminated with urine.

Question 29

You are collecting a stool specimen.Which is correct?

A)Transfer the expelled stool to the specimen container.
B)Have the person defecate into the specimen container.
C)Use a tongue blade to transfer 2 tablespoons of feces to the specimen container.
D)Ask the person to have a bowel movement at the time specified.

Question 30

After collecting a sputum specimen,the container is

A)Washed and dried
B)Placed in a bag
C)Labeled
D)Weighed

Question 31

Oral care before collecting a sputum specimen involves

A)Brushing the teeth
B)Using mouthwash
C)Flossing
D)Rinsing with clear water

Question 32

After straining a person's urine,you find some particles.What should you do?

A)Take the specimen and requisition slip to the storage area.
B)Discard the specimen after observing the results.
C)Test the particles for blood.
D)Measure the particles.

Question 33

How much sputum is needed for a specimen?

A)1 to 2 teaspoons
B)1 to 2 tablespoons
C) cup
D) cuP