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Chapter 42: Specimen Collection and Processing

front 1

Ideally, testing of collection should be performed within what time frame to prevent decomposition of the specimen due to bacterial overgrowth and cellular breakdown?

back 1

One hour

front 2

Which of the following is defined as the weight of substances dissolved in a specimen as compared with those found in distilled water?

back 2

Specific gravity

front 3

Specimens indicated for diagnostic analysis when a patient has an unresolved cough with mucus production?

back 3

Sputum

front 4

Tests performed by swabbing a sample of the exudate (drainage) from the throat, mouth, ear, eye, nose, vagina, anus, or infected wounds

back 4

Cultures

front 5

Which type of agar is used for the colony count for urine specimens, and the plate is streaked in a distinctive fashion?

back 5

Blood

front 6

The normal value range for specific gravity is

back 6

1.005–1.030

front 7

the shape of cocci organisms

back 7

round

front 8

What color does the guaiac reagent turn when oxidized in the presence of blood?

back 8

Blue

front 9

Exudate is another word for

back 9

Drainage

front 10

Diagnostic test for microbiological testing

back 10

Rapid strep A

front 11

Through partial voiding before collection, which part of the body is cleared of contaminants such as bacteria, mucus, cells, or other debris that could adversely affect the results?

back 11

Uretha

front 12

Which of the following urine samples is the best for testing because the urine, having been in the bladder overnight, is the most concentrated specimen?

back 12

the first morning urine

front 13

Which is a specialized type of urine collection that is indicated when the patient is unable to void?

back 13

Cathreization

front 14

Which of the following is the normal pH for urine?

back 14

5.0 to 7.0