Blood
Sputum
Urine
Stool
Misc.
100
The most common site for a skin puncture is A. The earlobe B. The heel C. A fingertip D. A toe
What is C. A fingertip
100
Sputum specimen collection is easier A. Upon awakening in the morning B. After a meal C. After activity D. Before a meal
What is A. Upon awakening in the morning
100
Which statement about collectin urine specimens is INCORRECT? 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.
What is B. Touch only the inside of the container and lid.
100
You are collecting a stool specimen. Which is CORRECT? A. Transfer the expelled tool 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.
What is C. Use a tongue blade to transfer 2 tablespoons of feces to the specimen container.
100
The doctor orders testing for glucosuria and ketones. Which specimen is best? A. A random urine specimen B. A midstream urine specimen C. A 24-hour urine specimen D. A double-voided specimen
What is A. A random urine specimen
200
You are choosing a skin puncture site. Which is incorrect? 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.
What is C. The thumbs and index fingers are good sites.
200
A child needs a breathing treatment and suctioning to produce a sputum specimen. Which is INCORRECT? A. You can give the breathing treatment. B. An RN or respiratory therapist gives the breathing treatment. C. The nurse suctions the trachea for the specimen. D. You can assist by holding the child's head and arms still.
What is A. You can give the breathing treatment.
200
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.
What is B. The perineal area is cleaned before collecting the specimen.
200
You need to collect a stool specimen from a child. The child is not toilet-trained. Which is correct? 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.
What is B. You can obtain the stool specimen from the diaper.
200
The doctor orders testing for glucosuria and ketones. When are these tests usually done? A. During AM and HS care B. After meals C. 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime D. Every time the person urinates
What is C. 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime
300
Which is NOT a rule for blood glucose testing? A. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the glucometer. B. Request any necessary training. C. Make sure the glucometer was tested for accuracy. Check the log. D. Report the results to the nurse at the end of your shift.
What is D. Report the results to the nurse at the end of your shift.
300
When collecting a sputum specimen, the person coughs up sputum from the A. Mouth B. Throat C. Upper airway D. Bronchi and trachea
What is D. Bronchi and trachea
300
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
What is C. A strainer or gauze
300
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.
What is D. Stay with the person until the person has a bowel movement.
300
Mucus from the respiratory system that is expelled through the mouth is expelled through the mouth is A. Phlegm B. Saliva C. Sputum D. Ketone
What is C. Sputum
400
You are performing a skin puncture using a fingertip. Which is INCORRECT? 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.
What is B. Raise the finger above the person's waist.
400
How much sputum is needed for a specimen? A. 1 to 2 teaspoons B. 1 to 2 tablespoons C. 1/4 cup D. 1/2 cup
What is A. 1 to 2 teaspoons
400
After straining a person's urine, you find some particles. What should you do? A. Take the specimen and requisition slip to the laboratory or storage area. B. Discard the specimen after observing the results. C. Test the particles for blood. D. Measure the particles
What is A. Take the specimen and requisition slip to the laboratory or storage area.
400
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
What is C. Is hidden or unseen
400
Glycosuria means A. Sugar in the urine B. Blood in the urine C. A scant amount of urine D. Difficult or painful urination
What is A. Sugar in the urine
500
Which site is used for skin punctures in infants who are not walking? A. The big toe B. The heel C. The thumb D. The earlobe
What is B. The heel
500
After collecting a sputum specimen, the container is A. Washed and dried B. Placed in a bag C. Labeled D. Weighed
What is B. Placed in a bag
500
You need to collect a urine specimen from a 2-year-old child. The child is not toilet-trained. Which is CORRECT? 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.
What is C. A collection bag is attached to the child's genital area.
500
You are going to test a stool specimen for blood. Which action is INCORRECT? A. Following the manufacturer's instruction B. Following Standard Precautions C. Following the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard D. Reporting test results at the end of your shift
What is D. Reporting test results at the end of your shift
500
Hematuria means A. Sugar in the urine B. Blood in the urine C. A scant amount of urine D. Difficult or painful urination
What is B. Blood in the urine
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