What is it?
Why ordered?
EQUIPMENT
Safety and Comfort
Straining Urine
100
The random urine specimen is used for a routine urinalysis (UA) which is taken from the patient to determine
that all basic functions within the body are operating normally
100
Urine sample is collected to test for...
bacteria, infection, drug screens, sugar, or ketones
100
Name all equipment needed for this procedure
Laboratory requisition slip Specimen container and lid Voiding device Specimen label Plastic bio-hazard bag Label Gloves
100
If there are visitors present do you yell at them to leave the room?
No. You respectfully ask them to leave the room
100
Why is urine strained?
To determine if a patient has passed stones (calculi) or other matter of kidney stones
200
Many people can...
collect specimen themselves
200
The doctor might recommend having a routine urinalysis to see if ...
bacteria are present
200
Is it acceptable to touch the inside of the container? and why?
No. It will cause germs to enter specimen and ruin lab results.
200
Should the patient be watched as they are urinating?
No, that might embarrass them. Give them privacy.
200
May the doctor that all urine collected be strained?
Yes
300
Weak and ill need...
help collecting the specimen
300
Does the doctor obtain the urine specimen?
NO, The CNA does :)
300
Should you label the container?
Yes. Label the container MOST importantly!
300
What should you follow for your safety?
Standard Precautions and the Bloodborn Pathogen Standard.
300
Should the patient be hydrated before urinating?
Yes, it allows for the stones to pass easily
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