Nursing Skills Chapter 7 Specimen Collection Test Bank Exam Updated Exam 2024 Questions And Correct Detailed Solutions

Page 1 of 26 NURS=NG SK=LLS C:APTER 7 SPEC=MEN COLLECT=ON TEST BANK EXAM UPDATED EXAM 2024 QUEST=ONS AND CORRECT DETA=LED SOLUT=ONS GRADED A+ BEST COPY FOR STUDY :ow should the nurse identify a patient before obtaining a laboratory specimen? a. Use at least two patient identifiers. b. Look at the chart before entering the room. c. Ask the patient his name. d. Check the patient's armband twice. - ANSWERS-ANS: A Before obtaining a laboratory specimen, use at least two identifiers such as checking the identification number on the admission armband and asking the patient's name. Patients who are confused or who have a language barrier may smile and not understand the question. The patient could also have the wrong armband on; checking it twice would not change that. When discussing the collection of a clean-voided urine specimen, it is important for the nurse to instruct the patient to: a. use a clean specimen cup. b. collect 100 to 150 mL of urine for testing.Page 2 of 26 c. void some urine first and then collect the sample. d. wash the perineal area with soap and water immediately before voiding. - ANSWERS-ANS: C After the patient has initiated a urine stream,