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SKI o the step 272 Uniti Special Procedures KNOWLEDGE DRILL 13-4: RATIONALE FOR CLEAN-CATCH URINE COLLECTION PROCEDURE Match each of the following rationales to the steps of the Clean Carch Urine Collection Procedure for Wom (TEXTBOOK Procedure 13-2) listed below. Place the appropriate letter in the Rationale column next to the (Rationales may be used more than once Rationale A Aids in infection control R Aids in infection control and helps avoid contamination of the site while cleaning C. Allows proper cleaning of the area D. Disposes of excess urine E Facilitates cleaning and downward flow of urine F Follow facility protocol G Helps ensure sterility of the specimen, and that a sufficient amount of urine to perform the test is collected H. Helps ensure the lid and container will remain sterile for accurate interpretation of results I Helps ensure thorough cleaning by using fresh wipes for each area in a way that carries bacteria away from the urethral opening J. Helps maintain site antisepsis while initial urination helps wash away antiseptic residue and any microbes remaining in the urinary opening K. Helps maintain sterility of the specimen Steps Rationale 1. Wash hands thoroughly 2. Remove the lid of the container, being careful not to touch the inside of the cover or the container 3. Stand in a squatting position over the toilet 4. Separate the folds of skin around the urinary opening 5. Cleanse the area on either side and around the opening with the special wipes, using a fresh wipe for each area and wiping from front to back. Discard used wipes in the trash 6. While keeping the skin folds separated, void into the toilet for a few seconds 7. Touching only the outside of the container and without letting it touch the genital area, bring the urine container into the urine stream until a sufficient amount of urine (30 to 100 mL) is collected 8. Void any additional urine into the toilet 9. Cover the specimen with the lid provided, touching only the outside surfaces of the lid and container 10. Clean any urine on the outside of the container with an antiseptic wipe 11. Wash hands 12. Hand specimen to phlebotomist or place it where instructed if already labeled

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Rationales :-

1. Wash hands thoroughly - Aids in infection control and helps avoid contamination of the site while cleaning .

2. Remove the lid of the container ,being careful not to touch the inside of the cover or the container - helps ensure the lid and container will remain sterile for accurate interpretation of results .

3. Stand in a squatting position over the toilet - helps ensure sterility of the specimen,and that a sufficient amount of urine to perform the test is collected .

4. Separate the folds of skin around the urinary opening - aids in infection control

5. Cleanse the area on either side and around the opening with the special wipe ,using a fresh wipe for each area and wiping from front to back . Discard used wipes in the trash - helps ensure thorough cleaning by using fresh wipes for each area in a way that carries bacteria away from the urethral opening .

6. While keeping the skin folds separted ,void into the toilet for a few seconds - helps maintain site antisepsis while initial urination helps wash away antiseptic residue and any microbes remaining in the urinary opening .