When documenting in the patient's chart and on the log books,the initials _________ would be used in the case of not having enough urine to perform the ordered testing,unless otherwise specified per laboratory protocol.
A) "CMA" (indicating the MAs credentialing and ability to perform the procedure)
B) "NSQ" (non-sufficient quantity)
C) "QNS" (quantity not sufficient)
D) any of the above

Question

​When documenting in the patient's chart and on the log books,the initials _________ would be used in the case of not having enough urine to perform the ordered testing,unless otherwise specified per laboratory protocol.
A) "CMA" (indicating the MAs credentialing and ability to perform the procedure)
B) "NSQ" (non-sufficient quantity)
C) ​"QNS" (quantity not sufficient)
D) ​any of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct notation for not having enough urine to perform the ordered testing is "QNS," which stands for "quantity not sufficient." This is a standard abbreviation used in laboratory settings to indicate that the sample volume is inadequate for the requested analysis.

​When Documenting in the Patient's Chart and on the Log

When Documenting in the Patient's Chart and on the Log