NHA: Testing and Lab procedures Flashcards
this test involves checking for bleeding in GI tract
fecal occult test
when labeling specimens, what should always be included on the label
patients name, the date, and time of collection
- others could be dob, and ordering provider
urine pH regular range
4.5-8
urine specific gravity range
(how concentrated it is)
1.005-1.030
hemoglobin normal range for
-males
-females
males: 13-18 g/dL
females: 12-16 g/dL
total cholesterol normal range
less than 200 mg/dL
Fasting blood glucose normal range
60 to 110 mg/dL
peak flow meter measures what
effectiveness of airflow out of the lungs
patient instructions for peak flow meter testing
- wear nonrestrictive clothes
- repeat the test 3 times
- take a deep breathe and forcefully blow out of the mouth
peak flow testing should be in which position
upright sitting or standing
when taking a throat specimen, how does the patient sit
with head tilted back and tongue sticking out
when inserting a throat specimen swab, what should you make sure of not doing
make sure you do not touch teeth, lips, tongue
where and how do you swab a throat specimen
back of throat on reddened areas in a circular motion
always make sure you put a _____ after doing any test
label
before conducting any procedure/test, what should be the beginning steps
- check EHR for order
- assemble supplies
- wash hands and don PPE
- greet patient and confirm identity
- explain procedure
before conducting any procedure/test, what should be the beginning steps
- check EHR for order
- assemble supplies
- wash hands and don PPE
- greet patient and confirm identity
- explain procedure
to take a nose swab (nasopharyngeal) what position should the patient be in
Semi-Fowlers (sitting with head tilted back)
rotate a nose swab for how long
10-15 seconds (gently)
for fecal occult tests, what instructions ab diet should the patient be told
- fiber is encouraged
- medications like NSAIDS and aspirin should be avoided up to 3 days before test
- no liver, red or rare meat
- do not take large amount of Vitamin C
for fecal occult test, what are collecting instructions
- three cards for 3 bowl movements
- label these cards with date and time of collection
- store in a cool, dark place (do not refrigerate)
- smear sample of each movement in each window of the cards
fecal occult blood test is positive if it turns
blue
for pregnancy tests, what time of day should urine be collected
first morning pee
for pregnancy tests, what time of day should urine be collected
first morning pee