Basic Nursing SkillsQuestion 106 of 200
When collecting a stool specimen, the CNA should:
a.Use a tongue blade to transfer the stool from the clean bedpan/specimen hat to the labeled container without contamination from urine or toilet water; label and send promptly per order
b.Pour toilet water into the specimen for volume
c.Use bare hands to transfer
d.Combine with urine for convenience
Explanation
Stool collection: use a clean dry bedpan or toilet specimen 'hat' to keep stool free of urine and toilet water (both can invalidate testing). Transfer a portion (about 1 tablespoon for routine; more for ova/parasites) using a tongue blade into the labeled container, cap, and send promptly per order. Wear gloves. Contamination (b, d) invalidates testing; bare hands (c) violate Standard Precautions. Document time, characteristics (color, consistency, blood).
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