Question 1

When collecting a stool specimen for a Hemoccult slide, take a sample of stool from two separate areas of the specimen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a part of the procedure for collecting a clean-catch specimen?

Accepted Answer

A)  obtain antiseptic solution for cleansing purposes 
B)  insert a sterile catheter 
C)  cleanse the genital area 
D)  catch the urine after the patient begins to void 
A)  obtain antiseptic solution for cleansing purposes 
B)  insert a sterile catheter 
C)  cleanse the genital area 
D)  catch the urine after the patient begins to void

Question 3

How many towelettes are used to cleanse the perineal area of a female patient for a midstream clean-catch urine specimen?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 4

When closing the midstream clean-catch specimen container,

Accepted Answer

A)  cap immediately without touching the inside of the cap or container. 
B)  check, with your gloved finger, that the rim is dry. 
C)  apply glycerine to the rim of the cap. 
D)  clean the rim before placing the cap on. 
A)  cap immediately without touching the inside of the cap or container. 
B)  check, with your gloved finger, that the rim is dry. 
C)  apply glycerine to the rim of the cap. 
D)  clean the rim before placing the cap on.

Question 5

The first step in cleansing a patient for a midstream clean-catch urine specimen is to

Accepted Answer

A)  spread the labia. 
B)  apply soapy water to the perineal area. 
C)  apply a topical disinfectant to the perineal area. 
D)  put on disposable gloves. 
A)  spread the labia. 
B)  apply soapy water to the perineal area. 
C)  apply a topical disinfectant to the perineal area. 
D)  put on disposable gloves.

When collecting a stool specimen for a Hemoccult slide, take a sample of stool from two separate areas of the specimen.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the procedure for collecting a clean-catch specimen?

How many towelettes are used to cleanse the perineal area of a female patient for a midstream clean-catch urine specimen?

When closing the midstream clean-catch specimen container,

The first step in cleansing a patient for a midstream clean-catch urine specimen is to

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Exam 20: Specimen Collection

When collecting a stool specimen for a Hemoccult slide, take a sample of stool from two separate areas of the specimen.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the procedure for collecting a clean-catch specimen?

How many towelettes are used to cleanse the perineal area of a female patient for a midstream clean-catch urine specimen?

When closing the midstream clean-catch specimen container,

The first step in cleansing a patient for a midstream clean-catch urine specimen is to

The Health Care System

The Role of the Nursing Assistant, Workplace Ethics, and Legal Aspects of Patient Care

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology, Abbreviations, and Specialties

Patients, Residents, and Clients

Infection Control

Safety

Body Mechanics: Positioning, Moving, and Transporting Patients

Personal Care of the Patient

The Patients Room

Bedmaking

Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging a Patient

The Human Body

The Musculoskeletal System and Related Care

The Integumentary System and Related Care

The Circulatory System and Related Care

The Gastrointestinal System and Related Care

Nutrition for the Patient

The Urinary System and Related Care

The Endocrine System and Related Care of Diabetics

The Reproductive System and Related Care

The Nervous System and Related Care

Emergency Care

Warm and Cold Applications

Care of the Surgical Patient

Special Procedures

Patients With Special Needs

Neonatal and Pediatric Care

Home Health Care

The Older Adult Patient and Long Term Care

Rehabilitation and Return to Self-Care

The Terminally Ill Patient and Postmortem Care

Beginning Your Career As a Nursing Assistant

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