Question 1

The nurse is obtaining a sputum specimen from a patient without using suction.What should the nurse have the patient do to produce enough sputum for a sample?

Accepted Answer

A)  Instruct the patient to obtain specimens over 4 hours. 
B)  Try to obtain a sample immediately after eating. 
C)  Rinse the mouth with water to loosen the mucus. 
D)  Take several deep breaths and forcefully cough into a sterile container. 
A)  Instruct the patient to obtain specimens over 4 hours. 
B)  Try to obtain a sample immediately after eating. 
C)  Rinse the mouth with water to loosen the mucus. 
D)  Take several deep breaths and forcefully cough into a sterile container.

Question 2

A female patient needs to provide a midstream-voided urine specimen for examination.What teaching by the nurse would provide a valid specimen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a clean specimen cup for testing. 
B)  Collect at least 125-150 mL of urine. 
C)  Wash the perineal area with soap and water. 
D)  Void some urine and then collect the sample. 
A)  Use a clean specimen cup for testing. 
B)  Collect at least 125-150 mL of urine. 
C)  Wash the perineal area with soap and water. 
D)  Void some urine and then collect the sample.

Question 3

The nurse is reviewing the findings from a basic analysis of gastric secretions.What information would the nurse expect to find?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative occult blood 
B)  Black coloration of gastric secretions 
C)  Clumps or clots of blood 
D)  "Coffee-ground" secretions 
A)  Negative occult blood 
B)  Black coloration of gastric secretions 
C)  Clumps or clots of blood 
D)  "Coffee-ground" secretions

Question 4

The health care provider orders a urine test.Which is the most important information for the nurse to consider before collecting the urine specimen needed for the test?

Accepted Answer

A)  That the specimen collection precedes antibiotic administration. 
B)  That the urine aspirated from the collection bag is suitable. 
C)  Whether the urine test requires sending a sterile specimen. 
D)  Whether the patient can provide peri-care properly. 
A)  That the specimen collection precedes antibiotic administration. 
B)  That the urine aspirated from the collection bag is suitable. 
C)  Whether the urine test requires sending a sterile specimen. 
D)  Whether the patient can provide peri-care properly.

Question 5

A test for occult blood is to be done tomorrow.Patient teaching by the nurse has been appropriate if the patient chooses which menu for dinner tonight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hamburger, noodles, dinner roll with butter, broccoli 
B)  Beef stew, rice, garlic bread, applesauce 
C)  Macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, apple slices 
D)  Pork chop, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, ice cream 
A)  Hamburger, noodles, dinner roll with butter, broccoli 
B)  Beef stew, rice, garlic bread, applesauce 
C)  Macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, apple slices 
D)  Pork chop, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, ice cream

Question 6

The nurse is obtaining a nasal culture using a commercially prepared culture tube.After placing the swab in the culture tube, what should the nurse do next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take the swab and mix it in reagent to check for color changes. 
B)  Place the swab into a culture tube and add a reagent to the tube. 
C)  Label the specimen and enclose it in a plastic biohazard bag. 
D)  Place the swab into the tube, close it securely, and keep it warm. 
A)  Take the swab and mix it in reagent to check for color changes. 
B)  Place the swab into a culture tube and add a reagent to the tube. 
C)  Label the specimen and enclose it in a plastic biohazard bag. 
D)  Place the swab into the tube, close it securely, and keep it warm.

The nurse is obtaining a sputum specimen from a patient without using suction.What should the nurse have the patient do to produce enough sputum for a sample?

A female patient needs to provide a midstream-voided urine specimen for examination.What teaching by the nurse would provide a valid specimen?

The nurse is reviewing the findings from a basic analysis of gastric secretions.What information would the nurse expect to find?

The health care provider orders a urine test.Which is the most important information for the nurse to consider before collecting the urine specimen needed for the test?

A test for occult blood is to be done tomorrow.Patient teaching by the nurse has been appropriate if the patient chooses which menu for dinner tonight?

The nurse is obtaining a nasal culture using a commercially prepared culture tube.After placing the swab in the culture tube, what should the nurse do next?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Diagnostic Procedures

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and EAR

Promoting Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling

Exercise, Mobility, Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Injury Prevention and Care

Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

Intravenous Therapy

Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support

End-Of-Life Care

Home Care Safety

Filters

Exam 9: Specimen Collection

The nurse is obtaining a sputum specimen from a patient without using suction.What should the nurse have the patient do to produce enough sputum for a sample?

A female patient needs to provide a midstream-voided urine specimen for examination.What teaching by the nurse would provide a valid specimen?

The nurse is reviewing the findings from a basic analysis of gastric secretions.What information would the nurse expect to find?

The health care provider orders a urine test.Which is the most important information for the nurse to consider before collecting the urine specimen needed for the test?

A test for occult blood is to be done tomorrow.Patient teaching by the nurse has been appropriate if the patient chooses which menu for dinner tonight?

The nurse is obtaining a nasal culture using a commercially prepared culture tube.After placing the swab in the culture tube, what should the nurse do next?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Diagnostic Procedures

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and EAR

Promoting Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling

Exercise, Mobility, Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Injury Prevention and Care

Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

Intravenous Therapy

Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support

End-Of-Life Care

Home Care Safety

Filters