Collecting Specimens
When collecting a sputum specimen, the person coughs up sputum from the
A. mouth
B. throat
C. upper airway
D. bronchi and trachea
D. bronchi and trachea
If safety pins are used to secure a binder, the safety pins should be positioned pointing _____ the wound.
away from
The nurse asks you to collect a random urine sample. When should you collect it?
anytime
What is the correct range for a cold application?
50°F to 64°F
Urine is often tested for glucose. What is glucose?
sugar
What is the correct range for a heat application?
99°F to 106°F
What kind of specimen is studied for fat, microbes, worms, blood, and other abnormal contents?
stool sample
Heat and cold applications should be applied no longer than ___ to ___ minutes.
15 / 20
Before a person gives a sputum sample, what should you have the person do?
rinse the mouth with clear water
A person needs frequent dressing changes. You would expect the nurse to secure the dressings with _____.
Montgomery ties