NHA: Testing and Lab procedures

Question 1

this test involves checking for bleeding in GI tract

Answer 1

fecal occult test

Question 2

when labeling specimens, what should always be included on the label

Answer 2

patients name, the date, and time of collection
- others could be dob, and ordering provider

Question 3

urine pH regular range

Answer 3

4.5-8

Question 4

urine specific gravity range
(how concentrated it is)

Answer 4

1.005-1.030

Question 5

hemoglobin normal range for
-males
-females

Answer 5

males: 13-18 g/dL
females: 12-16 g/dL

Question 6

total cholesterol normal range

Answer 6

less than 200 mg/dL

Question 7

Fasting blood glucose normal range

Answer 7

60 to 110 mg/dL

Question 8

peak flow meter measures what

Answer 8

effectiveness of airflow out of the lungs

Question 9

patient instructions for peak flow meter testing

Answer 9

1. wear nonrestrictive clothes
2. repeat the test 3 times
3. take a deep breathe and forcefully blow out of the mouth

Question 10

peak flow testing should be in which position

Answer 10

upright sitting or standing

Question 11

when taking a throat specimen, how does the patient sit

Answer 11

with head tilted back and tongue sticking out

Question 12

when inserting a throat specimen swab, what should you make sure of not doing

Answer 12

make sure you do not touch teeth, lips, tongue

Question 13

where and how do you swab a throat specimen

Answer 13

back of throat on reddened areas in a circular motion

Question 14

always make sure you put a _____ after doing any test

Answer 14

label

Question 15

before conducting any procedure/test, what should be the beginning steps

Answer 15

1. check EHR for order
2. assemble supplies
3. wash hands and don PPE
4. greet patient and confirm identity
5. explain procedure

Question 16

before conducting any procedure/test, what should be the beginning steps

Answer 16

1. check EHR for order
2. assemble supplies
3. wash hands and don PPE
4. greet patient and confirm identity
5. explain procedure

Question 17

to take a nose swab (nasopharyngeal) what position should the patient be in

Answer 17

Semi-Fowlers (sitting with head tilted back)

Question 18

rotate a nose swab for how long

Answer 18

10-15 seconds (gently)

Question 19

for fecal occult tests, what instructions ab diet should the patient be told

Answer 19

1. fiber is encouraged
2. medications like NSAIDS and aspirin should be avoided up to 3 days before test
3. no liver, red or rare meat
4. do not take large amount of Vitamin C

Question 20

for fecal occult test, what are collecting instructions

Answer 20

1. three cards for 3 bowl movements
2. label these cards with date and time of collection
3. store in a cool, dark place (do not refrigerate)
4. smear sample of each movement in each window of the cards

Question 21

fecal occult blood test is positive if it turns

Answer 21

blue

Question 22

for pregnancy tests, what time of day should urine be collected

Answer 22

first morning pee

Question 23

for pregnancy tests, what time of day should urine be collected

Answer 23

first morning pee