CNA CNA Medical Lab and Specimen Collection Skills 5

Question 1

A resident with a Foley catheter needs a urine specimen. The CNA should collect the sample from:

Accepted Answer

The catheter port using a needleless syringe after clamping the tubing

Answer

Urine specimens from catheterized residents are collected from the catheter's sampling port to obtain a fresh, uncontaminated sample.

Question 2

A resident must provide a urine specimen but cannot ambulate to the bathroom. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Provide a bedpan or urinal and assist the resident to collect the specimen

Answer

A bedpan or urinal allows a non-ambulatory resident to provide a urine specimen safely in bed with CNA assistance.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct sequence for putting on PPE before collecting a specimen with potential splash risk?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

Answer

The correct donning sequence is gown first, then mask, then goggles/face shield, and gloves last to ensure the gown cuffs are covered.

Question 4

A specimen label should be applied:

Accepted Answer

Directly to the specimen container, not the bag

Answer

Labels must be placed directly on the specimen container so identification is never separated from the sample.

Question 5

A resident complains of painful urination and the nurse asks the CNA to collect a urine specimen. The CNA observes the urine appears dark and cloudy. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Collect the specimen and report the appearance to the nurse

Answer

Abnormal urine characteristics such as cloudiness or dark color are important clinical findings that should be collected, reported, and documented.

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CNA CNA Medical Lab and Specimen Collection Skills 5