15 Questions
What should be used to swab the area before needle insertion for blood culture collection?
Betadine solution
What is required for semen collection?
Clean, dry, and leak-proof containers
What solution should be used to clean the cervix before specimen collection?
0.9 percent NaCl solution
What type of solution should be used to avoid contamination during urine collection?
Sterile saline solution
What are the different levels of lung protective mechanisms that prevent bacterial growth in the lungs?
Both A and B
When should blood be drawn for a culture?
When a patient has a recurrent fever
What type of swab should be used to collect the specimen?
A sterile cotton wool swab
When should urine collection be done for testing?
Whenever possible
What is the recommended minimum time to wait after swabbing with iodine tincture?
1 minute
What is the result of the failure of lung defense mechanisms and the presence of certain predisposing factors?
Bacterial growth in the lungs
What is one of the predisposing factors that can cause pneumonia?
Altered consciousness
What is the name of the blood culture system mentioned in the text?
Oxoid Signal Blood culture system
What is the recommended method for isolating N. gonorrhoeae?
Collecting an endocervical canal swab
How should the venepuncture site be disinfected?
Cleanse an area of roughly 50 mm in diameter with 70% ethanol and allow to air dry
How should midstream urine (MSU) be collected for microbiological testing?
Collect in a sterile, dry, wide-necked, leak proof container
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