Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Reagent strips do not require extra care in storage or protection from strong chemicals.
• B) Urine controls are necessary with manual, but not automated, urinalysis.
• C) Urine controls are known-value specimens that test the accuracy of urine procedures, reagents, and equipment.
• D) Urine controls come in only one level-abnormal.

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Definitions:

Povidone Iodine

An antiseptic solution used for skin disinfection before and after surgery, and for the treatment of minor wounds.

Sterile Technique

A set of specific practices and procedures performed to avoid contamination by pathogens, ensuring the sterility of the surgical environment and instruments.

Indwelling Urinary Catheter

A tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra, allowing for continuous urine drainage to an external bag, used for patients who cannot void naturally.

Clean-Catch Urine

A method of collecting urine for testing that minimizes microbial contamination from the skin, typically involving midstream urine collection.