Author Question: The nurse has delegated the collection of a clean catch urine specimen to the unlicensed assistive ... (Read 106 times)

stephzh · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse has delegated the collection of a clean catch urine specimen to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which statement by the UAT indicates an appropriate understanding of the procedure?

1. I will have the client urinate in the specimen container the next time he or she urinates.
2. I will provide the client with sterile gloves for collecting the urine specimen.
3. I will ask the client to cleanse the urethra to avoid contamination of the urine specimen.
4. I will watch the client obtain the urine specimen to ensure correct obtainment.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing the client for diagnostic testing using contrast media. The client is questioned regarding allergies. The nurse would contact the health care provider if the client reported an allergy to which item?

1. Eggs
2. Milk
3. Betadine
4. Scallops

strudel15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

The client must be asked to cleanse the urethra to avoid contamination of the urine specimen. Sterile gloves are not needed for this collection. The UAT should help the client, if needed, to avoid contamination.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Betadine, like contrast media, is an iodine-containing compound, so the primary care provider should be notified due to the risk of administering contrast to this client. The other allergies have no impact on the procedure, and the primary care provider would not need to be notified.