#1
Which of the following is NOT a step in urine specimen collection?
Labeling the specimen container
Using a clean-catch method
Collecting the first voided morning specimen
Adding preservatives immediately
#2
What is the recommended container for urine specimen collection?
Plastic bag
Glass jar
Sterile screw-capped container
Paper envelope
#3
Which of the following preservatives is commonly used for urine specimens?
Sodium chloride
Ethanol
Boric acid
Vinegar
#4
What is the purpose of adding preservatives to urine specimens?
To enhance the color of the urine
To preserve the urine and prevent bacterial growth
To increase the odor of the urine
To make the urine sample more acidic
#5
What is the optimal timing for collecting a 24-hour urine specimen?
Starting the collection at any time of the day
Starting the collection first thing in the morning
Starting the collection after lunch
Starting the collection after dinner
#6
Which of the following is a reason to reject a urine specimen upon receipt?
The specimen container is not labeled
The urine is clear and colorless
The specimen volume is less than 10 mL
The urine is stored at room temperature
#7
Which of the following is a proper technique for urine specimen collection?
Collecting the sample in a dirty container
Avoiding touching the inside of the container or lid
Discarding the first portion of urine stream
Using a metal container
#8
What does a clean-catch method involve during urine specimen collection?
Using a catheter
Collecting urine midstream after cleaning the genital area
Collecting urine directly from the toilet bowl
Collecting urine with a dirty container
#9
Which of the following is NOT a urine collection method?
Suprapubic aspiration
Voiding cystourethrography
Indwelling catheterization
Throat swab
#10
What is the recommended temperature range for storing urine specimens?
Below 0°C
Between 0°C and 4°C
Between 4°C and 10°C
Between 20°C and 25°C
#11
What should be done with a urine specimen that cannot be processed immediately?
Leave it at room temperature until processing
Refrigerate it until processing
Expose it to direct sunlight
Add more preservatives to stabilize it
#12
Which of the following is a concern when collecting a catheterized urine specimen?
Risk of contamination
Difficulty in obtaining the specimen
Decreased risk of patient discomfort
Decreased risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection
#13
Which type of urine specimen is ideal for routine urinalysis?
First voided morning specimen
Random specimen
Midstream clean-catch specimen
24-hour urine collection
#14
Which of the following is a common error in urine specimen collection?
Labeling the specimen container with the patient's name and date of birth
Collecting urine from an indwelling catheter
Using a clean container for collection
Discarding the first portion of urine stream in a clean-catch method
#15
In what situation might a timed urine specimen be required?
Routine urinalysis
Drug screening
Monitoring renal function
Detecting urinary tract infections
#16
Which of the following is a purpose of a 24-hour urine collection?
To detect urinary tract infections
To evaluate kidney function
To measure random urine parameters
To assess blood sugar levels
#17
What is the purpose of centrifuging a urine specimen?
To evaporate excess water
To mix the urine sample with preservatives
To separate sediment from the liquid portion
To increase the specific gravity of the urine