Introduces self
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1

Confirms name & age of patient
0
1

Explains the need to clean the genitalia then provide a fresh midstream sample
0
1

Washes hands
0
1

Wears gloves
0
1

Looks at the urine colour and any precipitates
0
1

Checks urine strips for the expiry date
0
1

Opens the bottle and smells the urine
0
1

Dips the whole strip for 1 second then holds strip horizontally tapping away any excess
0
1

Recaps the bottle
0
1

Reads each reading after waiting the indicated time
0
1

Disposes of the strip (and urine if not required)
0
1

Evaluates the findings
0
1

Explains the findings to the patient
0
1

Thanks the patient
0
1

Washes hands
0
1

If appropriate, sends urine for further analysis
0
1

If appropriate, suggests further tests such as measuring blood pressure, blood glucose
0
1

Examiner global score: confidence, methodical and proficient
0
1
2