Question 1

You are choosing a skin puncture site.Which is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid sites that are swollen or bruised. 
B) Avoid sites that are calloused. 
C) The thumbs and index fingers are good sites. 
D) Do not use the center,fleshy part of the fingertips.

Question 2

Glycosuria means

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The nurse asks you to collect a midstream 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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

You are performing a skin puncture using a fingertip.Which is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Warm the finger. 
B) Raise the finger above the person's waist. 
C) Clean the site with an antiseptic wipe. 
D) Do not touch the site after cleaning.

Question 6

Melena is

Accepted Answer

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Sputum specimen collection is easier

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The nurse asks you to collect a random 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.

Question 10

A sterile lancet is used for skin punctures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Urine is strained to check for

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which statement about collecting urine specimens is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The nurse delegates testing blood glucose to you.Which is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Your state must allow you to perform the procedure. 
B) The procedure must be in your job description. 
C) You must know how to use the equipment. 
D) You review the procedure with a peer.

Question 15

You need to collect a stool specimen from a child.The child is not toilet-trained.Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Send the diaper to the laboratory. 
B) You can obtain the stool specimen from the diaper. 
C) The child needs to use the bedpan. 
D) The child needs to use the commode.

Question 16

Bloody sputum is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

You are using reagent strips to test urine.You must do the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Follow the manufacturer's instructions 
B) Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 
C) Compare the strip test area with the color chart on the bottle 
D) Soak the strip in the specimen for 60 seconds

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 19

You are collecting a stool specimen.Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

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 20

Oral care before collecting a sputum specimen involves

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 31: Collecting and Testing Specimens