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When collecting blood culture samples with a butterfly, which sample is aerobic and which is anaerobic?
When collecting blood culture samples with a butterfly, which sample is aerobic and which is anaerobic?
- Both samples are anaerobic
- The first sample is anaerobic, the second is aerobic
- No specific order for butterfly collections
- The first sample is aerobic, the second is anaerobic (correct)
What is the purpose of a blood culture?
What is the purpose of a blood culture?
- To detect the presence of microorganisms in the blood (correct)
- To determine the blood type
- To assess red blood cell count
- To measure blood sugar levels
What issue can arise from arthritis in geriatric patients?
What issue can arise from arthritis in geriatric patients?
- Difficulty hearing sounds clearly
- Difficulty with balance
- Difficulty with eye coordination
- Difficulty straightening arm or fingers (correct)
What is a common risk factor for geriatric patients on anticoagulant therapy?
What is a common risk factor for geriatric patients on anticoagulant therapy?
What is therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) used for?
What is therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) used for?
Why are aminoglycoside antibiotics like gentamicin and tobramycin carefully monitored?
Why are aminoglycoside antibiotics like gentamicin and tobramycin carefully monitored?
When is the peak level usually collected in therapeutic drug monitoring?
When is the peak level usually collected in therapeutic drug monitoring?
What does the requisition specify in therapeutic drug monitoring?
What does the requisition specify in therapeutic drug monitoring?
Why is it important to maintain constant therapeutic plasma drug levels?
Why is it important to maintain constant therapeutic plasma drug levels?
Why do patients differ greatly in how they metabolize medications?
Why do patients differ greatly in how they metabolize medications?
What is the recommended technique to locate veins for venipuncture in geriatric patients?
What is the recommended technique to locate veins for venipuncture in geriatric patients?
Why is the antecubital fossa not always the best site for venipuncture?
Why is the antecubital fossa not always the best site for venipuncture?
What should be done after locating the appropriate vein for venipuncture?
What should be done after locating the appropriate vein for venipuncture?
Why is it advised to use a smaller needle or butterfly in geriatric patients?
Why is it advised to use a smaller needle or butterfly in geriatric patients?
What should be done after completing a venipuncture in geriatric patients?
What should be done after completing a venipuncture in geriatric patients?
Why do patients with certain conditions require regular blood testing over an extended period?
Why do patients with certain conditions require regular blood testing over an extended period?
What can happen to commonly used sites for blood draws in patients needing regular blood testing over extended periods?
What can happen to commonly used sites for blood draws in patients needing regular blood testing over extended periods?
Why might the skin of patients requiring frequent blood draws become delicate and easily torn?
Why might the skin of patients requiring frequent blood draws become delicate and easily torn?
What is the correct order of collecting blood culture samples with a butterfly?
What is the correct order of collecting blood culture samples with a butterfly?
Why should you add a short blood sample to the aerobic bottle?
Why should you add a short blood sample to the aerobic bottle?
How should you prepare the site for obtaining a valid blood culture specimen?
How should you prepare the site for obtaining a valid blood culture specimen?
What should be done after cleaning the site for a blood culture?
What should be done after cleaning the site for a blood culture?
Why should you avoid touching the site after it has been cleaned?
Why should you avoid touching the site after it has been cleaned?
Why is it recommended to use a butterfly for blood sample collection?
Why is it recommended to use a butterfly for blood sample collection?
What is the purpose of culturing the blood specimen onto appropriate media?
What is the purpose of culturing the blood specimen onto appropriate media?
Why is the peak level in therapeutic drug monitoring typically drawn a few hours after administering the drug?
Why is the peak level in therapeutic drug monitoring typically drawn a few hours after administering the drug?
What is the primary reason for promptly obtaining therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) results?
What is the primary reason for promptly obtaining therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) results?
What is the role of insulin in controlling glucose levels in patients with dysfunctional glucose metabolism?
What is the role of insulin in controlling glucose levels in patients with dysfunctional glucose metabolism?
Why are most therapeutic drug monitoring samples collected in a red top tube?
Why are most therapeutic drug monitoring samples collected in a red top tube?
What happens when cells do not respond to insulin in patients with dysfunctional glucose metabolism?
What happens when cells do not respond to insulin in patients with dysfunctional glucose metabolism?
Why is careful attention to timing and labeling important in therapeutic drug monitoring?
Why is careful attention to timing and labeling important in therapeutic drug monitoring?
What is the key determinant of when the peak level occurs after administering a drug?
What is the key determinant of when the peak level occurs after administering a drug?
Why is timely collection of TDM results crucial for pharmacy decisions?
Why is timely collection of TDM results crucial for pharmacy decisions?
Why do veins become harder to anchor in geriatric patients?
Why do veins become harder to anchor in geriatric patients?
What may lead to the narrowing of vessels in geriatric patients?
What may lead to the narrowing of vessels in geriatric patients?
Why do arteries tend to be closer to the surface in geriatric patients?
Why do arteries tend to be closer to the surface in geriatric patients?
What effect does visual impairment have on geriatric patients during blood draws?
What effect does visual impairment have on geriatric patients during blood draws?
Why is it important not to mistake an artery near the surface for a vein in geriatric patients?
Why is it important not to mistake an artery near the surface for a vein in geriatric patients?
How should healthcare professionals begin speaking with geriatric patients during encounters?
How should healthcare professionals begin speaking with geriatric patients during encounters?
What issue may arise if the skin is not held taut during venipuncture in geriatric patients?
What issue may arise if the skin is not held taut during venipuncture in geriatric patients?
How does the thickness of the skin impact the visibility of veins in geriatric patients?
How does the thickness of the skin impact the visibility of veins in geriatric patients?
What is the recommended way to prepare the arm before finding a vein for venipuncture?
What is the recommended way to prepare the arm before finding a vein for venipuncture?
Why may a smaller needle or butterfly be recommended for geriatric patients during venipuncture?
Why may a smaller needle or butterfly be recommended for geriatric patients during venipuncture?
What should you avoid doing when trying to locate a vein for venipuncture?
What should you avoid doing when trying to locate a vein for venipuncture?
Why may patients requiring extended blood draws experience difficulty with commonly used sites?
Why may patients requiring extended blood draws experience difficulty with commonly used sites?
What can happen if a patient's skin from frequent needle punctures becomes delicate and easily torn?
What can happen if a patient's skin from frequent needle punctures becomes delicate and easily torn?
Why is it important to apply pressure longer after completing a venipuncture in geriatric patients?
Why is it important to apply pressure longer after completing a venipuncture in geriatric patients?
What is a risk associated with hardening of veins in patients needing regular blood draws over extended periods?
What is a risk associated with hardening of veins in patients needing regular blood draws over extended periods?
Why should you not "slap" the arm to find a vein for venipuncture?
Why should you not "slap" the arm to find a vein for venipuncture?
What is septicemia?
What is septicemia?
Why is it necessary to collect a blood culture before administering antimicrobial therapy?
Why is it necessary to collect a blood culture before administering antimicrobial therapy?
What is the meaning of bacteremia?
What is the meaning of bacteremia?