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Infectious Diseases: Specimen Collection and Diagnosis

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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?

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?

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?

Avoiding harm to the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of proper specimen quality?

Proper specimen selection, collection, and transport Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a sterile container for specimen collection?

To prevent contamination of the specimen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of evaluating patient's sign and symptoms during infection diagnosis?

To provide information about the patient's infectious disease properly Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential consequence of overgrowth by indigenous microflora during specimen collection?

The pathogen may be masked Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to obtain a specimen before antimicrobial therapy begins?

To increase the chances of finding the etiologic agent Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for collecting a specimen from the site where the suspected pathogen is most likely to be found?

To increase the chances of finding the etiologic agent Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to collect a sufficient quality of specimen?

To provide enough material for all required diagnostic tests Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of proper specimen selection?

To select the most appropriate specimen for diagnosis Signup and view all the answers