Chapter 29 Collecting And Testing Specimens

Question 1

Acetone

Answer 1

Ketone

Question 2

Glucosuria

Answer 2

Sugar (glucose) in the urine (uria) ; glycosuria

Question 3

Glycosuria

Answer 3

Sugar (glycos) in the urine (uria); glycosuria

Question 4

Hematoma

Answer 4

A swelling (Oma) that contains blood (hemat)

Question 5

Hematuria

Answer 5

Blood (hemat) in the urine (uria)

Question 6

Hemoptysis

Answer 6

Bloody (hemo) sputum (ptysis means to spit)

Question 7

Ketone

Answer 7

A substance that appears in urine from the rapid breakdown of fat for energy; acetone ketone body

Question 8

Ketone body

Answer 8

See ketone

Question 9

Melena

Answer 9

A black, tarry stool

Question 10

Sputum

Answer 10

Mucus from the respiratory system that is expected (expelled) through the mouth

Question 11

A random urine specimen is collected

Answer 11

Any time

Question 12

Perineal care is given before collecting a

Answer 12

Midstream specimen

Question 13

A 24 hour urine specimen involves

Answer 13

Collecting all urine voided during a 24 hour period

Question 14

Urine is tested for ketones

Answer 14

30 minutes before meals and at bedtime

Question 15

You need to strain a person urine. Straining is done to find

Answer 15

Stones

Question 16

You note a black, tarry stool. This is called

Answer 16

Melena

Question 17

A stool specimen must be kept warm after collecting the specimen

Answer 17

Take it to the storage area

Question 18

The best time to collect a sputum specimen is

Answer 18

On awakening

Question 19

A sputum specimen is needed. You should ask the person to

Answer 19

Rinse the mouth with clear water

Question 20

Which is the best site for a skin puncture?

Answer 20

Right finger

Question 21

Which is used to measure blood glucose?

Answer 21

Glucose meter

Question 22

Before using reagents strips for blood glucose testing, you need to

Answer 22

Check the expiration dates