Clinical skills Flashcards
1
Q
List three indications for urinalysis
A
UTIs Haematuria HTN Abdo pain Vomiting Failure to thrive
2
Q
List three methods of collecting urine
A
MSSU Cotton wool in nappy Urine bag Catheter specimen Suprapubic aspiration
3
Q
List four tests conducted in urine
A
urine dip PCR biochemistry osmolality tox screen Beta hCG MC + S (blood culture)
4
Q
List two features in urine dip suggestive of UTI
A
leucocyte esterase
nitrites
5
Q
What is the spanish method?
A
method to gain urine sample from a baby quickly
Feed baby
Suspend from armpits with legs dangling, gentle taping suprapubic area 100/s for 30s
Stimulate lumbar paravertebral zone in lower back with slight circular massage for 30s
6
Q
How long must patient wait before taking second puff and why?
A
30 sec, as the vial will be cold initially
7
Q
For how long should patient inhale after puff delivererd?
A
count 10 breaths (not in secs!!)
