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Why is specimen collection important?
Why is specimen collection important?
- Because laboratory results are limited by the quality of the specimen (correct)
- To reduce the cost of laboratory tests
- To increase the speed of laboratory tests
- To reduce the number of laboratory tests required
What is the primary consideration when collecting specimens?
What is the primary consideration when collecting specimens?
- Minimizing the time spent on collection
- Minimizing the possibility of introducing contaminating microorganisms (correct)
- Maximizing the quantity of specimen collected
- Minimizing the cost of collection
What type of container is suitable for collecting feces?
What type of container is suitable for collecting feces?
- A universal container with a spoon attached to the inside of the screw cap (correct)
- A wide mouthed screw-capped bottle
- A syringe and needle
- A blood culture bottle
What is the purpose of using a blood culture bottle?
What is the purpose of using a blood culture bottle?
What is the primary use of swabs?
What is the primary use of swabs?
What is the composition of a swab?
What is the composition of a swab?
What is the minimum volume of liquid medium required in a blood culture bottle?
What is the minimum volume of liquid medium required in a blood culture bottle?
What type of swab is used for collecting specimen from a specific part of the throat?
What type of swab is used for collecting specimen from a specific part of the throat?
When is the ideal time to collect a specimen for microbiological testing?
When is the ideal time to collect a specimen for microbiological testing?
What information must be included on the label of a specimen container?
What information must be included on the label of a specimen container?
What is the consequence of a specimen being labeled improperly?
What is the consequence of a specimen being labeled improperly?
What is the minimum time frame for transporting a specimen to the laboratory?
What is the minimum time frame for transporting a specimen to the laboratory?
What is the consequence of a specimen container being non-sterile?
What is the consequence of a specimen container being non-sterile?
Who should be informed about the rejection of a specimen?
Who should be informed about the rejection of a specimen?
What is the primary purpose of collecting a specimen during the acute phase?
What is the primary purpose of collecting a specimen during the acute phase?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a suitable specimen container?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a suitable specimen container?
What information is NOT required on the label of a specimen container?
What information is NOT required on the label of a specimen container?
What is the consequence of a specimen being labeled improperly?
What is the consequence of a specimen being labeled improperly?
Why would a specimen be rejected due to insufficient quantity?
Why would a specimen be rejected due to insufficient quantity?
What is the maximum time frame for transporting a specimen to the laboratory?
What is the maximum time frame for transporting a specimen to the laboratory?
Who should be notified in case of a specimen rejection?
Who should be notified in case of a specimen rejection?
What is the primary concern when collecting specimens to minimize contamination?
What is the primary concern when collecting specimens to minimize contamination?
What type of container is suitable for collecting sputum?
What type of container is suitable for collecting sputum?
What is the purpose of using a universal container for feces collection?
What is the purpose of using a universal container for feces collection?
What type of examination requires blood with EDTA?
What type of examination requires blood with EDTA?
What is the minimum volume of blood required for blood culture?
What is the minimum volume of blood required for blood culture?
What is the primary use of syringe and needle in specimen collection?
What is the primary use of syringe and needle in specimen collection?
What is the purpose of using a sterile pledge of absorbent material in swabs?
What is the purpose of using a sterile pledge of absorbent material in swabs?
What type of swab is used for collecting specimen from the larynx?
What type of swab is used for collecting specimen from the larynx?
When is the ideal time to collect a specimen for microbiological testing?
When is the ideal time to collect a specimen for microbiological testing?
What should be included on the label of a specimen container?
What should be included on the label of a specimen container?
Why would a specimen be rejected?
Why would a specimen be rejected?
Why is a specimen container required to be sterile?
Why is a specimen container required to be sterile?
What would happen to a specimen that is contaminated with normal flora?
What would happen to a specimen that is contaminated with normal flora?
Who should be informed about the rejection of a specimen?
Who should be informed about the rejection of a specimen?
What is the purpose of using a wide mouthed disposable container for sputum specimen collection?
What is the purpose of using a wide mouthed disposable container for sputum specimen collection?
What type of container is used for collecting small quantities of urine?
What type of container is used for collecting small quantities of urine?
Why is a spoon attached to the inside of the screw cap of a universal container for feces collection?
Why is a spoon attached to the inside of the screw cap of a universal container for feces collection?
What type of examination requires blood with anticoagulant?
What type of examination requires blood with anticoagulant?
What is the primary use of a syringe and needle in specimen collection?
What is the primary use of a syringe and needle in specimen collection?
What type of material is usually used in swabs for taking specimens?
What type of material is usually used in swabs for taking specimens?
What is the minimum volume of liquid medium required in a blood culture bottle?
What is the minimum volume of liquid medium required in a blood culture bottle?
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