Question 1

Gently massaging the base of the finger is used to __________ to the fingertip when obtaining a blood sample for testing glucose.

Accepted Answer

Increase blood flow.

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: Two blood culture samples are usually taken 15 minutes apart.

A throat culture is transported in an empty sterile culture tube.

The suctioning technique used with the suction trap is nasooropharyngeal.

Alcohol is the usual skin prep used when collecting a blood specimen for culture.

When using a suction trap to collect a specimen,the trap is placed between the suction machine and the tubing.

Alcohol wipes are used for cleansing the site prior to use of a lancet for blood glucose testing.

The cricothyroid area of the neck is frequently used for transtracheal aspiration.

The major difference in obtaining an aerobic rather than an anaerobic transport medium is the method in which the specimen is transported.

Needles are changed between blood drawing and injection of blood into culture bottles.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of False and True is...

Question 3

Which one of the following nursing actions is carried out when obtaining a stool specimen for ova and parasites?

Accepted Answer

A) The specimen should be obtained using a sterile bedpan. 
B) Refrigerate the specimen immediately to preserve the parasite. 
C) Send specimen immediately (within 30 minutes)to the laboratory. 
D) Guaiac is applied to the stool specimen. 
A) The specimen should be obtained using a sterile bedpan. 
B) Refrigerate the specimen immediately to preserve the parasite. 
C) Send specimen immediately (within 30 minutes)to the laboratory. 
D) Guaiac is applied to the stool specimen. C

Question 4

Jane has been ordered to have blood work drawn for serum electrolytes.She is on bed rest and has an IV in the basilic vein of the right forearm.The most appropriate site for blood withdrawal is

Accepted Answer

A) Left upper arm (brachial vein). 
B) Right forearm (radial vein). 
C) Foot (greater saphenous vein). 
D) Left forearm (median cubital vein). 
A) Left upper arm (brachial vein). 
B) Right forearm (radial vein). 
C) Foot (greater saphenous vein). 
D) Left forearm (median cubital vein).

Question 5

The waiting time before wiping blood from the chemstrip is __________ seconds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The waiting time before wiping blood from...

Question 6

Which one of the following statements identifies a correct nursing action when collecting a 24-hour urine specimen that is to begin at 9 a.m.?

Accepted Answer

A) Have the client void at 9 a.m. ,place urine in the container,and label as beginning time for 24-hour specimen. 
B) A specimen is collected at 9 a.m.and discarded,and then at the next voiding,the time is documented as the starting time and urine is saved for the next 24 hours. 
C) The urine is saved for a 24-hour period starting and ending with a voided specimen at 9 a.m.each day. 
D) The first voided specimen at 9 a.m.is discarded,the urine is saved for 24 hours,with the last specimen collected at 9 a.m.the following day. 
A) Have the client void at 9 a.m. ,place urine in the container,and label as beginning time for 24-hour specimen. 
B) A specimen is collected at 9 a.m.and discarded,and then at the next voiding,the time is documented as the starting time and urine is saved for the next 24 hours. 
C) The urine is saved for a 24-hour period starting and ending with a voided specimen at 9 a.m.each day. 
D) The first voided specimen at 9 a.m.is discarded,the urine is saved for 24 hours,with the last specimen collected at 9 a.m.the following day.

Question 7

Explain how point-of-care testing could change bedside nursing.

Accepted Answer

There could be an immediate in

Question 8

What is the next nursing action when the blood glucose color chart indicates a reading is darker than 240 mg/dL?

Accepted Answer

Wait an additional 6

Question 9

State the reason why occult blood test results using the gamma Fe-Cult Plus procedure is read within 30 seconds.

Accepted Answer

Color reac

Question 10

Obtaining a blood specimen from an elderly client may be difficult as a result of .

Accepted Answer

Elderly clients have

Question 11

To ensure accurate results when using a glucometer,what needs to be checked on both the calibration strip and the chemstrip bottle?

Accepted Answer

The answer of To ensure accurate results when using a...

Question 12

Match the appropriate method for obtaining blood studies in column A with the type of specimen in column B.There is more than one right answer.
Column A
A)Venous
B)Capillary
C)Arterial
Column B
1)Electrolytes
2)Blood gases
3)Hemoglobin/hematocrit
4)WBC
5)Differential count
6)Cultures

Accepted Answer

A)1,3,4,5,

Question 13

The blood glucose color chart is checked for results __________ seconds after the blood is placed on the chemstrip.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The blood glucose color chart is checked...

Question 14

LVN/LPNs can withdraw blood specimens if they

Accepted Answer

A) Have received in-service education. 
B) Practiced the skill in their nursing program. 
C) Are IV certified. 
D) Are the team leader in a facility. 
A) Have received in-service education. 
B) Practiced the skill in their nursing program. 
C) Are IV certified. 
D) Are the team leader in a facility.

Question 15

The best time to collect a stool specimen for pinworms is

Accepted Answer

A) Early morning. 
B) Late at night. 
C) After the bath. 
D) After lunch. 
A) Early morning. 
B) Late at night. 
C) After the bath. 
D) After lunch.

Question 16

Which one of the following statements is true regarding the collection of a stool specimen?

Accepted Answer

A) Specimens needed for amoeba or flagellate identification should be refrigerated immediately. 
B) Parasite identification can occur even following a barium enema procedure. 
C) Stool contaminated with urine cannot be used to detect the presence of amoebas. 
D) One specimen is sufficient to determine the presence of trophozoites. 
A) Specimens needed for amoeba or flagellate identification should be refrigerated immediately. 
B) Parasite identification can occur even following a barium enema procedure. 
C) Stool contaminated with urine cannot be used to detect the presence of amoebas. 
D) One specimen is sufficient to determine the presence of trophozoites.

Question 17

Fill in the standard values of a Chem 7 blood test.
a.----------
------------
Potassium--------
b.-----------
Sodium				
c.Chloride
d.CO2
e.Glucose (fasting)
f.BUN
g.Creatinine

Accepted Answer

a.Potassium 3.5–5.3 m Eq/L
b.S

Question 18

The most appropriate method to prevent a urine specimen from being contaminated with skin flora is to instruct the client to remove the bottle __________ the flow of urine stops and __________ releasing the labia or penis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most appropriate method to prevent a...

Question 19

Why must most anaerobes be transported in tubes filled with carbon dioxide or nitrogen?

Accepted Answer

Because most anaerob

Question 20

The Penlet (sampling pen)is placed at the tip of the finger to obtain a blood sample for glucose testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Specimen Collection

Gently massaging the base of the finger is used to __________ to the fingertip when obtaining a blood sample for testing glucose.

Which one of the following nursing actions is carried out when obtaining a stool specimen for ova and parasites?

Jane has been ordered to have blood work drawn for serum electrolytes.She is on bed rest and has an IV in the basilic vein of the right forearm.The most appropriate site for blood withdrawal is

The waiting time before wiping blood from the chemstrip is __________ seconds.

Which one of the following statements identifies a correct nursing action when collecting a 24-hour urine specimen that is to begin at 9 a.m.?

Explain how point-of-care testing could change bedside nursing.

What is the next nursing action when the blood glucose color chart indicates a reading is darker than 240 mg/dL?

State the reason why occult blood test results using the gamma Fe-Cult Plus procedure is read within 30 seconds.

Obtaining a blood specimen from an elderly client may be difficult as a result of .

To ensure accurate results when using a glucometer,what needs to be checked on both the calibration strip and the chemstrip bottle?

Match the appropriate method for obtaining blood studies in column A with the type of specimen in column B.There is more than one right answer. Column A A)Venous B)Capillary C)Arterial Column B 1)Electrolytes 2)Blood gases 3)Hemoglobin/hematocrit 4)WBC 5)Differential count 6)Cultures

The blood glucose color chart is checked for results __________ seconds after the blood is placed on the chemstrip.

LVN/LPNs can withdraw blood specimens if they

The best time to collect a stool specimen for pinworms is

Which one of the following statements is true regarding the collection of a stool specimen?

Fill in the standard values of a Chem 7 blood test. a.---------- ------------ Potassium-------- b.----------- Sodium c.Chloride d.CO2 e.Glucose (fasting) f.BUN g.Creatinine

The most appropriate method to prevent a urine specimen from being contaminated with skin flora is to instruct the client to remove the bottle __________ the flow of urine stops and __________ releasing the labia or penis.

Why must most anaerobes be transported in tubes filled with carbon dioxide or nitrogen?

The Penlet (sampling pen)is placed at the tip of the finger to obtain a blood sample for glucose testing.

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Fill in the standard values of a Chem 7 blood test. a.---------- ------------ Potassium-------- b.----------- Sodium c.Chloride d.CO₂ e.Glucose (fasting) f.BUN g.Creatinine

The most appropriate method to prevent a urine specimen from being contaminated with skin flora is to instruct the client to remove the bottle the flow of urine stops and releasing the labia or penis.