Specimen collection

Question 1

Which of the following LPN actions lowers risks of infection from fecal occult blood testing?

Accepted Answer

Wearing clean gloves while testing

Question 2

What is important for the LPN to assess when preparing a pt for an test with contrast media?

Accepted Answer

Any allergies to iodine

Question 3

To ensure an accurate result when collecting a midstream urine sample for a pt. during menses:

Accepted Answer

Make a note on the lab slip that the pt is menstruating.

Question 4

What would the LPN tell the CNA when collectng a midstream urine on a pt. with possible UTI?

Accepted Answer

"Be sure to maintain aseptic technique."

Question 5

A pt is to obtain a stool sample at home for a Hematest. Which teaching is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

The stool specimen is not to be mixed with urine

Question 6

LPN collects a urine specimen. What is to be included on the label? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Date and time of collection, Medical record number

Question 7

MD orders culture from a pt’s wound. Where on the wound would you obtain this culture?

Accepted Answer

From the wound secretions

Question 8

What action can the LPN take to see that a midstream urine specimen doesn't become contaminated

Accepted Answer

Ensure the perineum is cleansed before the urine collection

Question 9

What is the initial step in preparing a fecal occult blood test?

Accepted Answer

Determine the patient's ability to help obtain a sample

Question 10

Dr. orders sputum specimen on a pt. Which statement is an appropriate teaching for this patient

Accepted Answer

“The sputum cannot contain any saliva.”

Question 11

What type of abnormalities can an electrocardiogram identify?

Accepted Answer

Those that interfere with electrical conduction

Question 12

A pt is having an invasive diagnostic test. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Risk for anxiety related to diagnostic test/procedure

Question 13

What should the LPN instruct the CNA about doing an Occult Blood stool test?

Accepted Answer

"Save the sample so that I can retest it if it is positive."

Question 14

What is the probable source of bright red blood in the stool?

Accepted Answer

Lower gastrointestinal tract

Question 15

The term for the cleanest part of voided urine, taken after voiding is begun & before it"s done

Accepted Answer

Midstream urine specimen

Question 16

What type of stool specimen must be sent to the laboratory immediately?

Accepted Answer

Ova and parasites

Question 17

The LPN is taking a throat culture. What area will be swabbed with a cotton-tipped applicator?

Accepted Answer

Pharynx

Question 18

There's an order for a culture specimen from a pt. with a bite wound. What does the LPN do 1st?

Accepted Answer

Read the order to determine type of specimen to be collected

Question 19

After bacteria are cultured from a midstream urine, what's accomplished by sensitivity testing?

Accepted Answer

Determines the antibiotic agent best to kill the bacteria

Question 20

The nurse should take a specimen from 2 different parts of the stool to test for occult blood

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

What is the term for a urine specimen obtained by catheterization 10 min. after the pt voids

Accepted Answer

Residual urine specimen

Question 22

When a urine is needed on an ambulatory pt, how should the nurse collect it?

Accepted Answer

Place a collection hat to the front of the toilet.

Question 23

In preparing a pt for an electrocardiogram (ECG), what's the best position for the pt to be in?

Accepted Answer

Supine

Question 24

Which indicates the presense of occult blood in the stool?

Accepted Answer

"If the paper turns blue, it is positive for occult blood."

Question 25

A sputum specimen is ordered on a patient. When is the best time to collect specimen?

Accepted Answer

In the early morning

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