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WorksheetsCh. 34 Specimens 2025-26
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Where does a patient cough up a sputum specimen from?
Throat
Bronchi & Trachea
What is sputum?
Mucus from the respiratory system
Saliva/Spit
This specimen needs no special directions or measures. It can be collected at any time.
Midstream Urine
Random Urinalysis
This type of specimen is studied for worms, fat, blood, and microorganisms.
Sputum
Stool
What do you do with the first void when collecting a 24 hour urine?
Empty it into a specimen jug and note the time
Discard it
What do you do before the time is up on a 24 hour urine collection?
Have the patient void one more time
Put the specimen on ice and
transport to the lab
This is placed in the toilet to collect urine specimens?
Specihat
Urine Specimen Cup
Why is the perineal area cleaned before collecting a urine specimen?
To remove microorganisms from the meatus
To provide a sterile specimen
Specimens MUST have a ___________and ___________or they will be thrown away.
Label and Requisition
Date of MD order and Diagnosis
Testing urine for sugar and ketones is usually done at these times:
Morning and bedtime
30 minutes before meals and bedtime
What does PH measure in urine?
Acid and Alkaline
Ketones and sugar
When is the best time of day to collect a sputum specimen?
After oral care in the morning
First thing in the morning after rinsing the mouth ONLY with water
