Q: . Wet your hands with warm water then rub antibacterial soap between them for at least 20 seconds. Rinse your hands with warm, running, water then dry them with a clean single-use paper towel. You should always wear gloves when performing a test on any body fluid. . Urinalysis tests should always be conducted using fresh urine. Urinate a small amount in the toilet, then stop urinating and position the collection container underneath the urethra or penis tip. Urinate directly into the container until it is half full, then secure the lid. To ensure an accurate reading, it's essential to keep the urine from coming into contact with contaminants from the environment. For a home test, you can also position the strip directly under the stream, the way you would with a traditional pregnancy test. Swirl or shake the container lightly to mix the urine prior to testing. Take hold of the gripping surface at the thick end of the dipstick. Submerge the strip all the way, making sure you completely cover each individual test square. Once you've saturated the strip, remove it from the container immediately. Drag the strip along the edge of the container. Most urine test strips are comprised of 5 or 7 separate squares. Strips with 5 squares are used to test for blood, glucose, protein, ketones and pH level. Strips with 7 squares also include bilirubin and urobilinogen. Do not touch the pads with any material. A sheet of filter paper or absorbent paper towel will soak up the excess urine, preventing drips and keeping the testing area clean and sanitary. The remaining urine will be enough to react with the test squares. Let the urine drip off the side of the strip, not down its length. Never shake the dipstick or blot it with another object. When held in a horizontal position, you can make sure that the reactive chemicals won't run from one square to another. Be sure to keep the test squares facing up so they'll be plainly visible. Mingling the urine from different squares can easily throw off the results of the test. Wash your hands after collecting and testing the urine sample.
A: Wash your hands Fill a sterile specimen container with urine Dip the test strip into the urine. Use an absorbent material to blot the edge of the strip against. Turn the strip sideways before reading it.

Q: Other people's problems can be emotionally draining. If you feel that being around someone is negatively affecting your life, consider removing yourself from the situation. Be mindful of the amount of time that you spend with negative people. You can't always completely cut people out of your life. For example, the person who complains a lot might be a family member. You can, however, take the pressure off of yourself to attend every gathering. If Uncle Greg really stresses you out, it's okay to take a pass on the next family gathering. Just plead a prior commitment. If you have a friend who is really draining your energy, you might want to limit your time together. You can try saying, "John, I'm focusing on making some changes in my life and I'm going to have to stop meeting you for dinner each Tuesday." Keeping a positive attitude can make a major difference in your life. Remember, you can't control how other people behave. But you can choose how to react. Make a conscious effort to remain positive. For example, the next time you are listening to complaints, try thinking to yourself, "Wow, my life seems pretty great in comparison." Positive thinking doesn't mean that you have to ignore problems. It just means that you can choose to focus on finding solutions and other, more positive issues. Positive thinking can help reduce your stress. This can benefit your physical and mental health. Remaining positive can help you feel better able to cope with constant complaints. In order to keep a positive attitude, you need to take care of yourself. Make sure to make self-care a priority. Self-care means making sure that you are meeting both your physical and emotional needs. Take time to check in with yourself each day. Ask yourself, "How am I doing? Do I need a break?" If the answer is yes, then take one. A simple five-minute walk around the block can do wonders for your mental health. Or you can try taking a relaxing bubble bath. If you reduce your overall stress level, you will be better able to cope with people who complain often. Try to find ways to ease your tension. There are many steps you can take to do this. Eat a healthy diet. Fast food can feel good in the moment, but a lot of sugars and fats can actually worsen your mood. Try to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Get moving. Physical exercise is a proven mood booster. Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. Rest up. If you are tired, you will find complaints more aggravating. Try to get at least seven to nine hours of sleep each night to help reduce your stress levels.
A: Remove the negativity from your life. Practice positive thinking. Commit to self-care. Reduce your stress.

Q: First, pour the sprinkles onto a plate. Then, gently press each slice into the sprinkles, butter-side down. The hundreds and thousands should stick to the bread. Make sure to cover every square millimetre with color! Finally, shake the loose sprinkles onto the plate. Alternately, simply sprinkle the hundreds and thousands onto the bread with the buttered side up. It may take more time to achieve the same sprinkle density. Consider adding other toppings for a nontraditional twist on fairy bread. Add jelly beans, sugar, chocolate chips, coconut shavings, or your favorite candy anything that catches your fancy. Fairy bread is a staple at children's parties, but it can be a great treat for anyone. Try making fairy bread on Australia Day to celebrate the tradition. Arrange the slices on a plate, and make sure to clear away the loose hundreds and thousands!
A: Sprinkle hundreds and thousands on top. Get creative. Serve.

Q: Without adding food coloring, the crystals will be clear and take on the color of your pipe cleaners. If you want the crystals to be tinted with color, add 4 drops of food coloring to the solution and stir it in. Try adding 4 drops of blue food coloring for light blue snowflakes, or 2 drops of blue and 2 drops of red food coloring for purple snowflakes.
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Add 3 drops of food coloring, if desired.