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The patient has an in-dwelling catheter. How should the nurse obtain a sterile urine specimen?
 
  a. Disconnect the catheter from the drainage tubing.
  b. Withdraw urine from a urinometer.
  c. Open the drainage bag and remove urine.
  d. Use a needle to withdraw urine from the catheter port.

Question 2

What is the correct technique to assess teeth occlusion?
 
  a. Use a tongue depressor.
  b. Clench the teeth and smile.
  c. Open mouth with the lips relaxed.
  d. Retract lower lip with the patient's mouth open.



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Answer to Question 1

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A The catheter should not be disconnected from the drainage tubing. The system should remain closed to prevent infection.
B A urinometer is a device used to determine the specific gravity of urine. It is not a sterile device and should not be used for obtaining urine for a sterile urine specimen.
C Urine should not be obtained from a drainage bag for a specimen, as the urine would not be fresh and would be contaminated from microorganisms in the drainage bag.
D A sterile specimen can be obtained through the special port found on the side of the in-dwelling catheter. The nurse clamps the tubing below the port, allowing fresh, uncontaminated urine to collect in the tube. After wiping the port with an antimicrobial swab, the nurse inserts a sterile syringe needle and withdraws at least 3 to 5 mL of urine. With sterile technique, the nurse transfers the urine to a sterile container.

Answer to Question 2

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A Use of a tongue depressor can aid in viewing the patient's molars.
B Ask the patient to clench the teeth and smile to observe teeth occlusion.
C Opening the mouth with the lips relaxed allows examination of the posterior surface of the teeth.
D Having the patient open and relax the mouth slightly and then retract the lower lip aids in examination of the inner oral mucosa.




WhattoUnderstand

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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