Specimen Collection-1
Pregnancy Tests are preformed to measure the amount of what in the blood or urine
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
Urine that has a very strong ammonia-like smell indicates the pt has a
UTI
When obtaining a throat culture. Which area should the secretions come from
Peritonsillar Area
Venipuncture is also called
Phlebotomy
When should the M.A use the Butterly Needle Method to obtain a specimen
Some pts it extremely difficult to obtain blood from such as infants, small children elderly, or pts with small veins
__________ is probably the most frequently performed test in the medical office.
Urinalysis
A mousy or musty odor in urine is associated with
Phenylketonuria
When Gram staining occurs. the M.A is aware that the slide will turn which color indicating " Gram Positive" "or Gram Negative"
Gram Positive- Dark Blue to Violet
Gram Negative- Red or Pink
Which veins are the MOST frequently used sites for venipuncture
The Antecubital Veins
If a pt faints while having a venipuncture procedure what should the M.A
(MUST ANSWER IN THE CORRECT ORDER)
First, remove the tourniquet
withdraw the needle
Hold a bandage on the puncture site
Help pt to the floor
Spirits of Ammonia can help revive the pt
If a pt is unable to provide enough urine for examination. The M.A should document
QNS
The normal PH for urine is
5.0 to 7.0
Exudate is another word for
Drainage
What should the M.A do FIRST before attempting to obtain a specimen
Palpate the vein by applying slight pressure... Notice the direction of the vein. The vein should have a soft bouncy feel to it
What is the order of Draw
Light Blue
Red
red/Gray
Gold (SST)
Green)
Lavendar
Gray
When the physical aspect of urine is examined which 5 components are assessed
Color
Clarity
Volume
Odor
Specific Gravity
The Guaiac Regent turns________ when oxidized in the predcence of blood
Blue
When using the term "Random Urine Collection" What does this mean
The provider ordered a specimen that can be collected at anytime
When performing Phlebotomy what are the s/sx, and what should the M.A do if he/she has accidentally punctured an artery?
S/Sx- Rapidly forming a hematoma, rapidly filling tube, bright red blood occurs
Remove the needle and Apply forceful Pressure to the site for 5 minutes until active bleeding has stopped
Notify the provider and complete an incident report
What color Stopper contains the additive 'Heparin"
Green
The normal range of the specific gravity of urine is
1.005 to 1.030
With most urine results falling in the 1.015 number
What is pt instructions the M.A should provide to a pt when a sputum collection is needed
Use First-morning productive cough secretions
Rinse mouth with water
Uncap the sterile container. Don't touch the inside
Cough deeply from down in the lungs
Securely recap the container. Indicate date and time
Where should the M.A perform a capillary blood collection on a baby, and what age does this procedure change
Lateral Heel Sticks are performed for capillary sticks on infants until the age of 1. At that point, the blood should be obtained from the child's finger
Tourniquet should be placed _______ inches above the antecubital space
3
Which color stopper is used to test blood alcohol levels
Gray