ASCP Domain 5: Non-blood Specimens Welcome to your ASCP Domain 5: Non-blood Specimens 1. ASCP: Non-blood Specimens When collecting a sputum specimen for culture, what is the optimal time for collection to maximize the likelihood of detecting pathogens? A. Immediately after a meal B. Just before bedtime C. Early in the morning upon waking D. Mid-afternoon after hydration None 2. ASCP: Non-blood Specimens Which of the following substances should NOT be present in a normal 24-hour urine collection? A. Urea B. Creatinine C. Protein D. Glucose None 3. ASCP: Non-blood Specimens When performing a nasal swab for a respiratory virus panel, what is the critical technique to ensure specimen adequacy? A. Insert the swab into the nostril parallel to the palate. B. Rotate the swab three times upon insertion. C. Insert the swab and immediately remove it. D. Swab both nostrils with the same swab. None 4. ASCP: Non-blood Specimens For a stool sample testing for occult blood, what dietary restriction is recommended before sample collection? A. Avoid red meat. B. Increase fiber intake. C. Eliminate dairy products. D. Consume a high-sugar diet. None 5. ASCP: Non-blood Specimens When collecting a 24-hour urine sample, what is the correct procedure to follow at the start of the collection period? A. The patient should urinate and discard the first specimen. B. The patient should urinate and save the first specimen. C. The patient should drink a glass of water and then urinate. D. The patient should not urinate until one hour into the collection. None 6. ASCP: Non-blood Specimens In the context of drug testing, what is the primary reason for observing the temperature of a urine specimen immediately after collection? A. To assess the patient's body temperature B. To determine the concentration of the urine C. To check for the presence of bacteria D. To ensure the sample has not been tampered with None 7. ASCP: Non-blood Specimens Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for collecting a urine specimen for culture? A. Midstream clean-catch B. Catheterization C. Suprapubic aspiration D. First-void morning sample None 8. ASCP: Non-blood Specimens For effective collection of a throat swab for culture, what anatomical sites should the swab contact to ensure a representative sample? A. The uvula and the tip of the tongue B. The tonsillar pillars and the oropharyngeal wall C. The inside of both cheeks D. The upper and lower gum line None 9. ASCP: Non-blood Specimens What is the critical consideration when collecting a specimen for a sweat chloride test, which is used for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis? A. The patient should be fasting for at least 12 hours. B. The skin should not be cleaned with an antiseptic solution. C. The collection pad must be placed on the patient's forehead. D. Exercise should be performed immediately before collection. None 10. ASCP: Non-blood Specimens In semen analysis, what is the recommended abstinence period prior to specimen collection to ensure accurate results? A. 1-2 days B. 2-5 days C. 5-7 days D. 7-10 days None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
