Diagnostic Test for Obstetric Patients (Acetic Acid & Benedict Tests) PDF
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This document describes diagnostic tests for obstetric patients focusing on acetic acid tests and benedict's tests. It details the procedures, rationale, and interpretations for these methods. It's a helpful resource for medical students or practitioners.
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Diagnostic Test for Obstetric Patients (Acetic acid test and Benedict test) By: Sir Peejay Acetic Acid test -It is a test for presence of albumin/protein in urine. TOXEMIA is a disorder during 3rd trimester characterized by increas...
Diagnostic Test for Obstetric Patients (Acetic acid test and Benedict test) By: Sir Peejay Acetic Acid test -It is a test for presence of albumin/protein in urine. TOXEMIA is a disorder during 3rd trimester characterized by increase in blood pressure, presence of edema, and presence of excess protein in the urine. It is a test used to detect presence of protein in urine. Prepare all the equipment's needed: - Ob bag - Sterile specimen container - Acetic acid solution ( 3-5 drops or 3 ml) - Test tube - Test tube holder - Alcohol lamp - Denatured alcohol - Matchbox - Newspaper - Dropper - Clean gloves - - urine (2-3 ml) Purpose: To detect presence of protein in the urine To help evaluate and monitor kidney function To help detect and diagnose early kidney damage and disease Nursing Consideration: Follow strict standard precaution in obtaining specimen Collect specimen from the site with the most viable and active microorganism Collect specimens in sterile containers avoid contamination Collect urine specimen before meals Benedicts test Prepare all the equipment's needed: - Ob bag - Sterile specimen container - Benedicts Solution ( 3-5 drops or 3 ml) - Test tube - Test tube holder - Alcohol lamp - Denatured alcohol - Matchbox - Newspaper - Dropper - Clean gloves - - urine (2-3 ml) Thank you! By: Sir Peejay
