Which specimens could the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to collect?
Select all that apply.
1. Wound culture
2. Routine urine specimen
3. Cerebrospinal fluid
4. Stool specimen
5. Sputum specimen
Correct Answer: 2,4,5
The UAP may safely collect a routine urine specimen, stool specimen, and sputum specimen. Wound culture collection requires sterile technique, and so must be performed by the nurse. A lumbar puncture is performed by the primary care provider to collect cerebrospinal fluid, and the nurse should assist because sterile technique must be followed.
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