Specimen Collection Techniques in Clinical Nursing Quiz

Lavender top tube is commonly used for blood glucose testing.

22 gauge needle is commonly used for venipuncture in adults.

The primary purpose of using a tourniquet during venipuncture is to visualize and access veins more easily.

The primary purpose of using a butterfly needle for venipuncture is to access difficult veins with precision.

The primary purpose of using a lancet in capillary blood collection is to collect a small blood sample from the fingertip.

Sterile technique is used to minimize contamination during specimen collection.

The dorsal side of the hand is commonly used for capillary blood collection in infants.

Gently mixing a blood specimen after collection ensures proper mixing of anticoagulant.

Providing the patient with a saline solution to gargle is an appropriate step before collecting a sputum specimen for culture.

Serum is typically collected in a green top tube.

A tourniquet is used during venipuncture to facilitate blood flow and enhance vein visibility.

Collecting a midstream clean-catch specimen is a proper technique for urine specimen collection for culture and sensitivity testing.

The recommended angle for inserting a needle during subcutaneous injections is 45 degrees.

A blood gas sample is typically collected during a state of rest and stable breathing.

Using a wooden stick to transfer a portion into a container is the recommended technique for collecting a stool sample for ova and parasite testing.