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Urine Testing
Stool Testing
Safety
Documentation
Patient Instructions
100

Clear, no protein, no blood, no leukocytes, Specific gravity – 1.005-1.025, yellow. 

What is normal findings on a UA.

100

To check for ova and parasite or to check culture and sensitivity.

What is the purpose of a stool specimen collection?

100

Safety action that should be performed before every specimen collection?

What is wash hands?

100

Instructions are to make sure to swab the back of the throat and tongue

What is a throat culture?

100
"Do not touch the inside of the container."
What is told to the patient for any type of specimen collection?
200

A urine specimen is collected after using an antiseptic wipe and after starting to void.

What is a midstream urine specimen?

200

"Do not urinate when collecting the specimen."

What is patient instruction for collecting a stool specimen?

200
Should be put on before collecting a specimen.
What is donning gloves?
200
Patient name and ID number are listed on the label.
What is proper specimen collection labeling procedure?
200
"This specimen will help your healthcare provider determine what is causing the infection and how to best treat the infection."
What is the reason for collecting a specimen for culture and sensitivity?
300
Urine is collected to determine what organism is causing the infection and what antibiotic will work to kill the organism.
What is culture and sensitivity specimen collection?
300

Testing stool for presence of hidden blood.

What is hemoccult or guaiac test?

300

Record patient name and ID, often DOB as the second identifier.

What is proper specimen collection labeling procedure?

300
Approximately 150 ml of cloudy, foul smelling urine collected.
What is correct documentation for a specimen collection?
300
"The best time to collect this specimen is early in the morning or when you first wake up."
What is when to collect a sputum specimen?
400

The first urination is discarded but all urine after this time is collected and the specimen needs to be kept cool.

What is a 24 hour urine specimen collection?

400

Test performed if patient is having 3 or more water stools a day and for more than one day.

What is collection of stool for C. difficile testing?

400

Never touch the inside of the specimen collection container.

What is proper technique for specimen collection to prevent contamination of the specimen?

400
Blood in urine and patient denies cramping or menses.
What is reported to healthcare provider?
400
Rinse mouth before coughing.
What is instructions to patient for collecting a sputum specimen?
500

5 - 10 ml of urine is collected from a port on the collection tubing.

What is catheter urine specimen?

500

More than one area of the sample should be tested.

What is correct collection procedure for stool specimen?

500

Accessing, collecting, proper labeling, correct test, safe delivery of specimen to lab. and reporting results, if necessary.

What is the responsibilities of the nurse collecting a specimen?

500
Validation of patient and procedure.
What is correct technique for specimen collection?
500
Notify nurse if any urine is discarded or flushed.
What is instructions for patient completing a 24 hour urine specimen collection?