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1 Specimen Identification and Labeling Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Specimen Identification and Labeling, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

A staff member proposes labeling blood tubes before seeing the patient, then matching them to the patient afterward. Is this an acceptable practice?

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

When the test instructions require it, a stool specimen should be collected without contamination from urine or toilet water.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

Name one example of a respiratory specimen listed in the material.

Written response

1 point

What term refers to a portion transferred from an original specimen that must remain traceable to it?

Fill in the blank

1 point

Apply the specimen label to the , not only to the lid.

Fill in the blank

1 point

At receipt, the laboratory's determines whether an unacceptable specimen may be accepted, corrected through an approved process, or must be rejected.

Choose one

1 point

A patient is in room 214. Which pair provides two person-specific identifiers for matching the patient to the order?

A
The patient's name and room number
B
The patient's name and medical record number
C
The room number and collection location
D
The collection location and specimen type

Choose one

1 point

Before collecting a specimen, which action best prevents a mismatch between the requested test and the specimen collected?

A
Confirm the patient's room number and choose a familiar container.
B
Collect the specimen first and check the test instructions afterward.
C
Confirm the requested tests, specimen type and source, container, volume, timing, and special handling.
D
Ask the patient which container is usually used for this specimen.

Choose one

1 point

Before transport, what should staff do to confirm that a specimen and its paperwork refer to the same patient and specimen?

A
Verify that the container label and accompanying order or requisition agree.
B
Send the specimen and allow the receiving laboratory to resolve any mismatch.
C
Change the order to match the container label without checking with staff.
D
Remove the label and rely on the patient's location information.

Choose one

1 point

Several containers are collected from one patient, and the specimens come from different anatomical sites. What is the best labeling practice?

A
Label each container separately and identify the source when needed.
B
Label one container and rely on it to identify all containers from that patient.
C
Label only the lids so each container remains easy to open.
D
Leave the containers unlabeled if they will travel together.

Choose all

1 point

Select all elements commonly included on a specimen label.

A
Patient's name and a unique identifier
B
Collection date and time
C
Patient's room number
D
Collector identification
E
A diagnosis written by the collector

Choose all

1 point

A laboratory receives a specimen. Select all factors that should be checked for acceptability before processing.

A
Identity
B
The collector's preferred processing schedule
C
Specimen type
D
Amount
E
Condition and required timing or temperature

Open ended

1 point

At receipt, a specimen label and its order show conflicting patient identifiers. What should staff do before processing the specimen?

Choose one

1 point

A patient is scheduled to provide a timed urine specimen. What should the collector do before collection?

A
Use the same container and collection method for every specimen type.
B
Confirm the test-specific collection instructions, including timing, container, and required amount.
C
Collect the specimen first and decide how to handle it after it reaches the laboratory.
D
Rely on the patient to select the appropriate container.

Choose one

1 point

A collector is preparing specimens for several patients. Which workflow best prevents patient mix-ups?

A
Label each container immediately after collection in the patient's presence and match it to the patient and order.
B
Collect specimens from several patients, then label all containers together at the end of the round.
C
Label containers before seeing patients, then match them to patients afterward.
D
Leave the containers unlabeled and ask the laboratory to identify them.

Written response

1 point

What is the minimum number of person-specific identifiers to use when identifying a patient?

Choose one

1 point

A specimen container has a removable cap. Where should its identification label be placed?

A
Put the label only on the lid so the container remains unobstructed.
B
Wrap the label tightly around the container, even if the text becomes difficult to read.
C
Place the label on the container where it remains readable and scannable.
D
Place the label on the transport bag rather than the specimen container.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A stool specimen must always be collected without contact with urine or toilet water, regardless of the test instructions.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A specimen arrives at the laboratory. Which set of checks should be completed before processing?

A
Check only whether the container is closed; the rest can be assessed after processing.
B
Confirm the patient identity and proceed even if the specimen amount or condition is unsuitable.
C
Check the specimen type and container but ignore timing and temperature requirements.
D
Confirm identity, specimen type, container, amount, condition, and any required timing or temperature.

Written response

1 point

What determines whether an unacceptable specimen may be accepted, corrected through an approved process, or rejected?