Which of the Following Should Be Part of Performing a Hemoccult

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be part of performing a Hemoccult test?

• A) Place a sample of stool on a glass slide
• B) Instruct the patient that only one specimen is necessary
• C) After the first specimen, instruct the patient on how to collect two additional samples
• D) After the rectal examination, dispose of soiled materials in the garbage can
• E) Use a peroxide-based fecal occult blood test

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, involving the extraction of a small amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus to study genetic and chromosomal information.

Chorionic Villi Sampling

A prenatal test involving the sampling of chorionic villi from the placenta to detect genetic abnormalities.

Gestational Age

The age of an embryo or fetus calculated from the first day of the pregnant woman's last menstrual period.

Postmature

A term referring to a fetus or newborn that has gone beyond the typical gestation period, usually more than 42 weeks, which may pose risks for the child.