Key Terms
Study Guide
Clinical Nursing Skills, Chapter 10
Complete urinalysis
Examines physical, chemical, and microscopic composition of urine.
Dipstick tests for
PH, specific gravity, protein (albumin), ketones, glucose, bilirubin, nitrites, leukocyte esterase
PROCEDURAL STEPS
24-HOUR URINE
Correct method
Clamp tubing above the sampling port, wait briefly for urine to accumulate, connect syringe to sampling port, aspirate f
POSITIVE result
Blue reaction within 60 seconds 7. NEGATIVE result: no blue color after 60 seconds
Sputum
Mucus and secretions coughed up from the lungs, expectorated through the mouth. Oropharynx: part of the throat at the ba
During the procedure
1. Identify patient (name, DOB, ID band); verify preprinted labels 2.
Normal nasal and oropharyngeal swabs
Negative for viruses (influenza, cold) and bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes).
Abnormal nasal and throat swabs
Positive for viruses (influenza, COVID-19) or bacteria (S. aureus, S.
Vacutainer tube
Sterile, color-coded, partial vacuum; rubber stopper creates negative pressure that pulls blood in when stopper is pierc
Vacutainer adapter
Plastic device holding tube in place; Luer-lock connection for needle attachment.
Who collects
Registered nurse only.
Air embolism during CVAD access
Place patient LEFT LATERAL DECUBITUS (left side down) in Trendelenburg position; call rapid response; notify provider.
ANTT
Aseptic No Touch Technique; required for all CVAD access.