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What is the most important factor to consider when collecting a clinical specimen?
What is the most important factor to consider when collecting a clinical specimen?
- The quantity of the specimen
- The type of specimen
- The quality of the specimen (correct)
- The suspected pathogen
What is the appropriate way to transport and store a clinical specimen?
What is the appropriate way to transport and store a clinical specimen?
- Transport and store the specimen in a freezer
- Transport and store the specimen at room temperature
- Transport and store the specimen in a warm environment
- Transport and store the specimen in a cool environment (correct)
When should a clinical specimen be obtained?
When should a clinical specimen be obtained?
- Before administering antimicrobial agents (correct)
- It does not matter when the specimen is obtained
- After administering antimicrobial agents
- During administering antimicrobial agents
What is the main difference between clinical specimens from normally sterile and nonsterile body sites?
What is the main difference between clinical specimens from normally sterile and nonsterile body sites?
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What are the important considerations when collecting and transporting clinical specimens?
What are the important considerations when collecting and transporting clinical specimens?
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Why is it important to obtain clinical specimens before administering antimicrobial agents?
Why is it important to obtain clinical specimens before administering antimicrobial agents?
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