PCT Non-Blood Specimen Collection 2

Question 1

When collecting a midstream clean-catch urine specimen, the patient should:

Accepted Answer

Begin urinating into the toilet, then catch the middle portion in the container

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Collect the first portion of urine in the container

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Collect urine at any point during voiding

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Stop and start urination multiple times to fill the container

Question 2

A 24-hour urine collection requires the patient to:

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Discard the first void, then save all urine for the next 24 hours

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Save only the first morning void each day for 24 days

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Collect every other void for 24 hours

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Save urine from three consecutive voids

Question 3

A stool specimen for occult blood testing should be collected:

Accepted Answer

From the center of the stool using the collection device provided

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Only from liquid stools

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By having the patient defecate directly into the specimen container

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From toilet water after the patient has voided

Question 4

When labeling a specimen, which information is ALWAYS required?

Accepted Answer

The patient's name, date of birth, date and time of collection, and collector's initials

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The PCT's home address

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Only the patient's room number

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The patient's diagnosis and insurance information

Question 5

A sputum specimen should ideally be collected:

Accepted Answer

First thing in the morning before eating or drinking

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After the patient eats a full meal

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Right before bedtime

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Immediately after brushing teeth with toothpaste

Question 6

What is the correct action if a urine specimen cannot be transported to the lab within 30 minutes?

Accepted Answer

Refrigerate the specimen until transport is available

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Leave it at room temperature and send it when convenient

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Discard it and collect a new specimen later

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Add tap water to keep the specimen fresh