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What is the primary purpose of collecting a high-quality specimen in infection diagnosis?
What is the primary purpose of collecting a high-quality specimen in infection diagnosis?
- To develop new antimicrobial therapies
- To determine the severity of the disease
- To provide a specimen for research purposes
- To achieve accurate and clinically relevant laboratory results (correct)
What is a consequence of improper collection of a specimen?
What is a consequence of improper collection of a specimen?
- The patient will experience severe side effects
- The specimen will be rejected by the laboratory
- The specimen will be contaminated with antibiotics
- The etiologic agent may not be found or may be destroyed (correct)
When is the most appropriate time to collect a specimen for infection diagnosis?
When is the most appropriate time to collect a specimen for infection diagnosis?
- After the patient has recovered from the infection
- During the acute stage of the disease (correct)
- When the patient is asymptomatic
- After antimicrobial therapy has been initiated
What is an essential consideration during specimen collection?
What is an essential consideration during specimen collection?
What is a key component of proper specimen quality?
What is a key component of proper specimen quality?
What is the purpose of using a sterile container for specimen collection?
What is the purpose of using a sterile container for specimen collection?
What is the primary goal of evaluating patient's sign and symptoms during infection diagnosis?
What is the primary goal of evaluating patient's sign and symptoms during infection diagnosis?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of overgrowth by indigenous microflora during specimen collection?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of overgrowth by indigenous microflora during specimen collection?
Why is it essential to obtain a specimen before antimicrobial therapy begins?
Why is it essential to obtain a specimen before antimicrobial therapy begins?
What is the primary reason for collecting a specimen from the site where the suspected pathogen is most likely to be found?
What is the primary reason for collecting a specimen from the site where the suspected pathogen is most likely to be found?
Why is it essential to collect a sufficient quality of specimen?
Why is it essential to collect a sufficient quality of specimen?
What is the primary purpose of proper specimen selection?
What is the primary purpose of proper specimen selection?
