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What is the recommended capacity of the urine container for routine urinalysis?
What is the recommended capacity of the urine container for routine urinalysis?
- 40 mL
- 20 mL
- 50 mL (correct)
- 30 mL
Where should the label be placed on the urine container?
Where should the label be placed on the urine container?
- On the requisition form
- Anywhere on the container or lid
- On the container (correct)
- On the specimen lid
What information should be included on the requisition form?
What information should be included on the requisition form?
- Patient's name and identification number
- Date and time of collection
- Method of collection or type of specimen, possible interfering medications, and the patient's clinical information
- All of the above (correct)
What is the recommended time frame for processing a random urine specimen?
What is the recommended time frame for processing a random urine specimen?
What is the purpose of the wide mouth on the urine container?
What is the purpose of the wide mouth on the urine container?
What is the purpose of the wide, flat bottom on the urine container?
What is the purpose of the wide, flat bottom on the urine container?
What is the recommended timeframe for testing specimens after collection?
What is the recommended timeframe for testing specimens after collection?
Which method of preservation is most routinely used for specimens?
Which method of preservation is most routinely used for specimens?
What enzyme reactions perform best at room temperature during chemical testing by reagent strips?
What enzyme reactions perform best at room temperature during chemical testing by reagent strips?
What is the cause of the yellow color in urine according to Thudichum?
What is the cause of the yellow color in urine according to Thudichum?
How should the clarity of a urine specimen be determined in routine urinalysis?
How should the clarity of a urine specimen be determined in routine urinalysis?
What is the normal odor of freshly voided urine?
What is the normal odor of freshly voided urine?
What is the purpose of collecting a first morning urine specimen?
What is the purpose of collecting a first morning urine specimen?
When should a first morning urine specimen be collected?
When should a first morning urine specimen be collected?
Which specimen collection method involves passing a hollow tube through the urethra into the bladder?
Which specimen collection method involves passing a hollow tube through the urethra into the bladder?
Why is the midstream clean-catch specimen preferred for bacterial culture and routine urinalysis?
Why is the midstream clean-catch specimen preferred for bacterial culture and routine urinalysis?
For which type of examination is a pediatric urine collection method suitable?
For which type of examination is a pediatric urine collection method suitable?
What is the main advantage of a suprapubic aspiration specimen?
What is the main advantage of a suprapubic aspiration specimen?
