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Which volume of blood is recommended for adults when collecting samples for bacterial culture?
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?
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?
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?
Why is it not safe to take large samples of blood from children?
Are there specific blood culture bottles designed for pediatric patients?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Why is it not safe to take large samples of blood from children?
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