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The nurse needs to obtain a sterile urine specimen for culture and sensitivity (C&S) from a patient who has an indwelling catheter. The catheter was placed the night before. What must the nurse do to obtain the specimen?
 
  a. Obtain the urine from the drainage bag.
  b. Clamp the drainage tubing for 10 to 15 minutes.
  c. Draw urine using a 20-mL syringe.
  d. Insert the needle into the silicone catheter.

Question 2

The patient is receiving cold therapy and complains to the nurse that the area being treated is numb. How should the nurse respond?
 
  a. Continue application of therapy.
  b. Stop cold therapy.
  c. Apply more ice to the ice pack.
  d. Check for moisture on the ice pack, indicating leakage.

Question 3

The nurse removes an ice pack and notices that the area underneath the ice pack is blue. What action should the nurse take?
 
  a. Reapply the ice pack.
  b. Discontinue the use of ice packs.
  c. Refill the ice pack to the top.
  d. Reapply the ice pack without the wrapping.

Question 4

When discussing the collection of a clean-voided urine specimen, it is important for the nurse to instruct the patient to:
 
  a. use a clean specimen cup.
  b. collect 100 to 150 mL of urine for testing.
  c. void some urine first and then collect the sample.
  d. wash the perineal area with soap and water immediately before voiding.

Question 5

How should the nurse identify a patient before obtaining a laboratory specimen from him?
 
  a. Use at least two patient identifiers.
  b. Look at the chart before entering the room.
  c. Ask the patient his name.
  d. Check the patient's armband twice.

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