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After completing Chapter 47, you will be able to:
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47.1 Describe the characteristics of urine, including its formation, physical composition, and chemical properties. |
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47.2 Explain how to instruct patients in specimen collection. |
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47.3 Identify guidelines to follow when collecting urine specimens. |
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47.4 Describe proper procedures for collecting various urine specimens. |
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47.5 Explain the process of urinary catheterization. |
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47.6 List special considerations that may require you to alter guidelines when collecting urine specimens. |
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47.7 Explain how to maintain the chain of custody when processing urine specimens. |
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47.8 Explain how to preserve and store urine specimens. |
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47.9 Describe the process of urinalysis and its purpose. |
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47.10 Identify the physical characteristics present in normal urine specimens. |
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47.11 Identify the chemicals that may be found in urine specimens. |
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47.12 Identify the elements categorized and counted as a result of microscopic examination of urine specimens. |