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Collection of an adequate amount of blood is critical for the diagnosis of a bloodstream infection. What is an example of improper technique?
Collection of an adequate amount of blood is critical for the diagnosis of a bloodstream infection. What is an example of improper technique?
- 2 sets of blood culture bottles per septic episode
- 2 blood culture bottles collected per set
- 5-7 ml of blood collected per bottle (correct)
- 3 sets of blood culture bottles for patients with endocarditis
Stool samples will be rejected for bacterial culture and sensitivity testing if:
Stool samples will be rejected for bacterial culture and sensitivity testing if:
- Refrigerated during transport
- Stool is 'loose' (not formed)
- Transported in Sodium Acetate Formalin Fixative Media (correct)
- Transported in Enteric Pathogen Transport Media
Urine dipstick is used to identify which of the following characteristics?
Urine dipstick is used to identify which of the following characteristics?
- Leukocyte esterase indicative of archaea in the urine
- Nitrites indicative of bacterial infection (correct)
- Nitrites indicative of a fungal infection
- Antigens indicative of viral infection
A sputum sample has been sent to the lab from a patient presenting with laboured breathing, cough, myalgia, and fever. The sample's Gram stain result shows 'no bacteria are observed'; what conclusions can the nurse draw from this result?
A sputum sample has been sent to the lab from a patient presenting with laboured breathing, cough, myalgia, and fever. The sample's Gram stain result shows 'no bacteria are observed'; what conclusions can the nurse draw from this result?
How often is HIV transmitted through NSI/Sharps injuries?
How often is HIV transmitted through NSI/Sharps injuries?
Which is NOT a most commonly reported cause of NSI injuries?
Which is NOT a most commonly reported cause of NSI injuries?
What is the correct order of the hierarchy of controls from MOST effective to LEAST effective?
What is the correct order of the hierarchy of controls from MOST effective to LEAST effective?
Which type of infection is more likely to occur with needlestick/sharps injuries?
Which type of infection is more likely to occur with needlestick/sharps injuries?
How effective are the HBV vaccines?
How effective are the HBV vaccines?
Which pathogen(s) is(are) associated with Impetigo? (SATA)
Which pathogen(s) is(are) associated with Impetigo? (SATA)
A child presents with small red sores that break open, ooze fluid, and form honey-colored crusts on the face. The sores are not painful. What is the child's diagnosis?
A child presents with small red sores that break open, ooze fluid, and form honey-colored crusts on the face. The sores are not painful. What is the child's diagnosis?
A patient presents with multiple painful, red, swollen, pus-filled lumps on the back of their neck and shoulders. What diagnosis do they have?
A patient presents with multiple painful, red, swollen, pus-filled lumps on the back of their neck and shoulders. What diagnosis do they have?
A patient presents with furuncles (boils). What pathogen is commonly associated with this diagnosis?
A patient presents with furuncles (boils). What pathogen is commonly associated with this diagnosis?
A patient presents to the ER with deep sores that are painful with thick crusts and red, inflamed edges. What is the diagnosis?
A patient presents to the ER with deep sores that are painful with thick crusts and red, inflamed edges. What is the diagnosis?
How does Shingles typically affect the body? (SATA)
How does Shingles typically affect the body? (SATA)
Which type of bug is known for 'breakfast, lunch, and dinner'?
Which type of bug is known for 'breakfast, lunch, and dinner'?
What is Candida skin infection?
What is Candida skin infection?
Which diagnoses are associated with a Candida Skin Infection? (Select all that apply)
Which diagnoses are associated with a Candida Skin Infection? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cultures for microorganism identification?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cultures for microorganism identification?
What is the purpose of streaking bacteria on an agar plate?
What is the purpose of streaking bacteria on an agar plate?
In MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, what happens during the 'Time of Flight' step?
In MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, what happens during the 'Time of Flight' step?
What is a major advantage of PCR testing for bacterial infections?
What is a major advantage of PCR testing for bacterial infections?
Why is it recommended to wait 30 minutes between blood culture sets?
Why is it recommended to wait 30 minutes between blood culture sets?
What is the preferred source for blood cultures to avoid false positives?
What is the preferred source for blood cultures to avoid false positives?
What is the primary reason for disinfecting the venipuncture site before drawing blood cultures?
What is the primary reason for disinfecting the venipuncture site before drawing blood cultures?
How many sets of blood cultures are typically required per sepsis episode?
How many sets of blood cultures are typically required per sepsis episode?
What is the most critical factor when collecting blood cultures for diagnosing bloodstream infections?
What is the most critical factor when collecting blood cultures for diagnosing bloodstream infections?
Why should blood cultures be drawn before initiating antimicrobial therapy?
Why should blood cultures be drawn before initiating antimicrobial therapy?
Which of the following statements regarding blood culture collection and testing is true?
Which of the following statements regarding blood culture collection and testing is true?
A professional hockey player presents to your clinic with a history of fever, headache, malaise, myalgia, and a swollen parotid gland. When providing their history, the patient indicates that other members of their team were feeling 'under the weather' approximately 2 weeks prior to this individual becoming symptomatic. The patient indicates their symptoms started 10 days ago. Which of the following samples for PCR testing is most likely to indicate the cause of infection?
A professional hockey player presents to your clinic with a history of fever, headache, malaise, myalgia, and a swollen parotid gland. When providing their history, the patient indicates that other members of their team were feeling 'under the weather' approximately 2 weeks prior to this individual becoming symptomatic. The patient indicates their symptoms started 10 days ago. Which of the following samples for PCR testing is most likely to indicate the cause of infection?
The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected mumps virus infection. Which of the following lab results is most consistent with early acute infection of mumps?
The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected mumps virus infection. Which of the following lab results is most consistent with early acute infection of mumps?
You are managing a patient who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and is now in the 'resolution stage' of their infection. What guidance should you provide regarding clearance from isolation?
You are managing a patient who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and is now in the 'resolution stage' of their infection. What guidance should you provide regarding clearance from isolation?
The average number of new cases of SARS-CoV-2 caused by one case was last reported to be 2.5, based on Ontario observational data. This is an example of SARS-CoV-2:
The average number of new cases of SARS-CoV-2 caused by one case was last reported to be 2.5, based on Ontario observational data. This is an example of SARS-CoV-2:
Which of the following statements regarding rapid antigen tests (RATs) for SARS-CoV-2 detection is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding rapid antigen tests (RATs) for SARS-CoV-2 detection is correct?
You are the public health nurse following up on a possible contact of a case of COVID-19 infection. The case has lab-confirmed COVID-19 infection and was symptomatic. Which of the following exposure scenarios would you be most concerned could result in a new infection in the contact patient you are following up with?
You are the public health nurse following up on a possible contact of a case of COVID-19 infection. The case has lab-confirmed COVID-19 infection and was symptomatic. Which of the following exposure scenarios would you be most concerned could result in a new infection in the contact patient you are following up with?
Which of the following is not an example of a primary prevention activity of a public health nurse?
Which of the following is not an example of a primary prevention activity of a public health nurse?
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