Question 1

You need to collect a urine specimen from a 2-year-old child.The child is not toilet-trained.Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The child sits on the potty chair until the child urinates. 
B) A urinary catheter is inserted. 
C) A collection bag is attached to the child's genital area. 
D) The child's wet diaper is placed in a bag and sent to the laboratory. 
A) The child sits on the potty chair until the child urinates. 
B) A urinary catheter is inserted. 
C) A collection bag is attached to the child's genital area. 
D) The child's wet diaper is placed in a bag and sent to the laboratory.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Sterile gloves are used. 
B) The urethral area is cleaned from front to back. 
C) The labia are kept separated until you collect 30 to 60 mL. 
D) The labia are not separated during the void. 
A) Sterile gloves are used. 
B) The urethral area is cleaned from front to back. 
C) The labia are kept separated until you collect 30 to 60 mL. 
D) The labia are not separated during the void.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Exam 31: Collecting and Testing Specimens

You need to collect a urine specimen from a 2-year-old child.The child is not toilet-trained.Which is correct?

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

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

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

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

Introduction to Health Care Agencies

The Persons Rights

The Nursing Assistant

Ethics and Laws

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Assisting With the Nursing Process

Understanding the Person

Body Structure and Function

Growth and Development

Care of the Older Person

Safety

Preventing Falls

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safety Moving and Transferring the Person

The Persons Unit

Bedmaking

Personal Hygiene

Grooming

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Nutrition and Fluids

Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy

Measuring Vital Signs

Exercise and Activity

Comfort,rest,and Sleep

Admissions,transfers,and Discharges

Assisting With the Physical Examination

The Person Having Surgery

Wound Care

Pressure Ulcers

Heat and Cold Applications

Oxygen Needs

Respiratory Support and Therapies

Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Hearing, speech, and Vision Problems

Cancer, immune System, and Skin Disorders

Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

Digestive and Endocrine Disorders

Urinary and Reproductive Disorders

Mental Health Problems

Confusion and Dementia

Developmental Disabilities

Sexuality

Caring for Mothers and Newborns

Assisted Living

Basic Emergency Care

End of Life Care

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