Question 1

When blood specimens are drawn,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Draw cryoglobulin levels using test tubes placed on ice. 
B) To test ammonia and ionized calcium levels,warm the test tubes. 
C) To draw for lactic acid levels,do not use a tourniquet. 
D) To draw for vitamin levels,use light to determine density. 
A) Draw cryoglobulin levels using test tubes placed on ice. 
B) To test ammonia and ionized calcium levels,warm the test tubes. 
C) To draw for lactic acid levels,do not use a tourniquet. 
D) To draw for vitamin levels,use light to determine density.

Question 2

The patient is diagnosed with suspected bacteremia.The physician has ordered blood cultures from two different sites.The patient is complaining of chills and has an elevated temperature.What action should the nurse take in the presence of these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) Delay drawing the blood cultures until symptoms subside. 
B) Draw blood from only one site to prevent further discomfort. 
C) Draw the blood cultures as ordered. 
D) Draw blood from the patient's intravenous (IV)catheter. 
A) Delay drawing the blood cultures until symptoms subside. 
B) Draw blood from only one site to prevent further discomfort. 
C) Draw the blood cultures as ordered. 
D) Draw blood from the patient's intravenous (IV)catheter.

Question 3

In explaining to the patient about obtaining a sputum specimen to diagnose tuberculosis,the nurse explains which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Specimens are best obtained in the early morning. 
B) Acid-fast bacilli (AF
B) smears require three consecutive morning samples. 
C) Bacteria accumulate as secretions pool. 
D) Specimens should be obtained at bedtime. 
A) Specimens are best obtained in the early morning. 
B) Acid-fast bacilli (AF
B) smears require three consecutive morning samples. 
C) Bacteria accumulate as secretions pool. 
D) Specimens should be obtained at bedtime.

Question 4

A patient asks what food may be eaten before a stool specimen is obtained for occult blood.What food should the nurse allow the patient to eat?

Accepted Answer

A) Fish 
B) Apples 
C) Red meats 
D) Green leafy vegetables 
A) Fish 
B) Apples 
C) Red meats 
D) Green leafy vegetables

Question 5

The nurse needs to obtain a sterile urine specimen for culture and sensitivity (C&S)from a patient who has an indwelling catheter.The catheter was placed the night before.What must the nurse do to obtain the specimen?

Accepted Answer

A) Obtain the urine from the drainage bag. 
B) Clamp the drainage tubing for 10 to 15 minutes. 
C) Draw urine using a 20-mL syringe. 
D) Insert the needle into the silicone catheter. 
A) Obtain the urine from the drainage bag. 
B) Clamp the drainage tubing for 10 to 15 minutes. 
C) Draw urine using a 20-mL syringe. 
D) Insert the needle into the silicone catheter.

Exam 7: Specimen Collection

When blood specimens are drawn,which of the following statements is true?

The patient is diagnosed with suspected bacteremia.The physician has ordered blood cultures from two different sites.The patient is complaining of chills and has an elevated temperature.What action should the nurse take in the presence of these symptoms?

In explaining to the patient about obtaining a sputum specimen to diagnose tuberculosis,the nurse explains which of the following?

A patient asks what food may be eaten before a stool specimen is obtained for occult blood.What food should the nurse allow the patient to eat?

The nurse needs to obtain a sterile urine specimen for culture and sensitivity (C&S)from a patient who has an indwelling catheter.The catheter was placed the night before.What must the nurse do to obtain the specimen?

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