Question

Make a list of the necessary equipment and supplies that should be present for a complete physical examination of a patient who needs to have her blood and urine specimens taken

Answer 1

For doctors and nurses to obtain an accurate result during a complete physical examination of a patient, the necessary equipment and supplies should be prepared before the procedure. Here’s a list of the things that should be present in getting a patient’s blood and urine specimens:

For urine specimen:

- Sterile specimen cup = obtained from the laboratory

- Cotton ball = to clean the area before urinating to avoid entry of external bacteria

For blood specimen:

- Sterile syringes

- Blood culture bottles

- Alcohol swab = to clean the area where the blood sample will be taken

- Sterile cotton balls

- Gloves

- Tourniquet