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I have read the Clinitest Policy and Procedure  Yes

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1. Just prior to testing, the specimen should be

stirred
inverted ten or more times
not mixed or inverted
 


                                                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

2. The urine specimen should be examined within ____hr of collection, or it should be refrigerated (then warmed to room temp before running).

one
two
four

                                                                                         

3. Proper handling of Clinitest tablet  includes:

room temperature storage
clinitest tablets kept in foil packs until ready to use
 discard by manufacturer expiration date
all of the above

                                                                                         
 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Clinitest tablets contain ___________; therefore caution must be used during handling:

Sodium Hydroxide, a caustic soda
Sulphuric Acid, a dangerous acid
Sodium Chloride, a salt

                                                                                         

5. Read the Clinitest result at:

Approximately 60 seconds after solution has stopped boiling
Approximately 15 seconds after the solution has stopped boiling
When it stops boiling

                                                                                         

6. How often should a positive (+) and negative (-) control be performed and documented?

Every time a patient test is run
When a new lot number is received
Weekly
b & c


                                                                                         

7. At the end of the test, a precipitate will be formed at the bottom of the tube. This precipitate should be ignored.

TRUE
FALSE