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The procedure for collecting a sterile urine specimen via a catheter port includes clamping the Foley catheter tubing below the catheter port. How long will the clamp remain in place?
- A. 5 minutes
- B. 10 minutes
- C. 20 minutes
- D. 30 minutes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clamp just below the catheter port for 30 minutes.
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When initiating a 24-hour urine collection the nurse asks the patient to void. The nurse then ___ the specimen.
Correct Answer: discards
Rationale: The first voided specimen of a 24-hour collection is discarded.
The nurse is collecting a specimen for a wound culture. What should be avoided when collecting this specimen?
- A. A dressing
- B. Deep in the wound
- C. The outer edge of the wound
- D. Old drainage
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should not collect a wound culture from old drainage.
A patient is required to provide a sample of body excretions per health care provider order. What action can the nurse take when providing proper instructions to lessen the patient's embarrassment?
- A. Instruct patient to provide the specimen behind a screen.
- B. Instruct patient to obtain his or her own specimen.
- C. Instruct patient to return later when he or she is more comfortable.
- D. Instruct patient to use a CNA for assistance to obtain the specimen.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: With proper instruction, many patients may obtain their own specimen.
The nurse has an order to perform occult blood testing on a patient's emesis. What color will the sample turn to indicate that the test is positive for occult blood?
- A. Red
- B. Blue
- C. Green
- D. Yellow
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If the sample turns blue, the test is positive for occult blood; if it turns green, it is negative for occult blood.
When performing a venipuncture the tourniquet should be left on no more than ___ to ___ minutes.
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Rationale: Occluding the vein for longer than 1 or 2 minutes may cause damage to the vein or cause it to rupture.