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Blood Culture Sample Collection

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Which volume of blood is recommended for adults when collecting samples for bacterial culture?

More than 20 ml

Less than 1 ml

1 to 5 ml

10 to 20 ml (correct)

How much blood can be drawn for bacterial culture from infants and small children?

1 to 5 ml (correct)

10 to 20 ml

More than 20 ml

Less than 1 ml

Why is it important to culture small volumes of blood even though they may not be enough to detect pathogens?

To reduce the risk of infection

To detect high levels of bacteremia (correct)

To save resources

To avoid contamination

Why is it not safe to take large samples of blood from children?

It can lead to excessive bleeding Signup and view all the answers

Are there specific blood culture bottles designed for pediatric patients?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

Which factor determines the volume of blood to be collected for bacterial culture in children?

The child's weight Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended blood volume for bacterial culture in adults?

10 to 20 ml Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to culture small volumes of blood in infants even if they may not be enough to detect pathogens?

To detect high levels of bacteremia Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of culturing a larger volume of blood in adults?

Higher chance of isolating the organism Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not safe to take large samples of blood from children?

It can increase the risk of infection Signup and view all the answers

Blood Culture Sample Collection

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Questions and Answers

Which volume of blood is recommended for adults when collecting samples for bacterial culture?

How much blood can be drawn for bacterial culture from infants and small children?

Why is it important to culture small volumes of blood even though they may not be enough to detect pathogens?

Why is it not safe to take large samples of blood from children?

Are there specific blood culture bottles designed for pediatric patients?

Which factor determines the volume of blood to be collected for bacterial culture in children?

What is the recommended blood volume for bacterial culture in adults?

Why is it important to culture small volumes of blood in infants even if they may not be enough to detect pathogens?

What is the consequence of culturing a larger volume of blood in adults?

Why is it not safe to take large samples of blood from children?

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