The Correct Procedure for Testing for Ketones Using a Reagent

question 40

Multiple Choice

The correct procedure for testing for ketones using a reagent strip includes ____.

• A) using a strip you found sitting out on the counter
• B) using a strip from a bottle that was opened 7 months ago
• C) testing urine immediately or covering and refrigerating it until you can test it
• D) testing a urine sample immediately after removing it from the refrigerator
• E) running a control sample once a year to check for proper operation

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Definitions:

Negative Effect

An adverse or undesirable outcome resulting from a particular action or condition.

Placebo Study

A research experiment in which the effects of a substance or treatment are compared with those of a placebo, a harmless pill or procedure, to assess the treatment's effectiveness.

Placebo Effect

A beneficial effect that cannot be attributed to the properties of a placebo itself, and must therefore be due to the patient's belief in the treatment.

Imaginary Effect

A perceived outcome or result that does not have a basis in physical reality, often associated with placebo effects.