American Medical Technologist (AMT) Practice Exam

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When collecting a 24-hour urine specimen, which patient should be questioned about possible leakage?

A 30-year-old male patient
A 60-year-old female patient
A 45-year-old female patient
A 25-year-old male patient

The correct answer is: A 60-year-old female patient

When collecting a 24-hour urine specimen, the consideration of potential leakage is particularly important in older adults. In this scenario, the 60-year-old female patient may have factors related to age that can affect her ability to hold urine. Age-related conditions, such as incontinence or weakened pelvic floor muscles, can increase the likelihood of leakage during the 24-hour collection period. Therefore, it is prudent to ask this patient about any urinary incontinence issues that could compromise the integrity of the specimen. Ensuring that the urine collected is complete and uncontaminated is essential for accurate laboratory results, making it critical to assess the situation for patients who may experience challenges, especially those who are older. The younger patients, while still capable of experiencing issues, are generally less likely to have the same concerns regarding leakage as a patient who is older and may have additional health considerations.