Question 1

The procedure to collect blood culture specimens is the same as that used for routine venipuncture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
-Procedure used to obtain cerebral spinal fluid for testing

Accepted Answer

A) Exudate 
B) Lumbar puncture 
C) MRSA 
D) Endoparasite 
E) Candle jar
F)Anaerobes
G)Septicemia 
A) Exudate 
B) Lumbar puncture 
C) MRSA 
D) Endoparasite 
E) Candle jar
F)Anaerobes
G)Septicemia

Question 3

Deep wound and superficial wound cultures are collected, transported, and processed in the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why might a health-care provider order a mini-cath device to be used for collection of a urine specimen for culture?

Accepted Answer

To avoid external contaminatio

Question 5

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
-A parasite that lives within the living host

Accepted Answer

A) Exudate 
B) Lumbar puncture 
C) MRSA 
D) Endoparasite 
E) Candle jar
F)Anaerobes
G)Septicemia 
A) Exudate 
B) Lumbar puncture 
C) MRSA 
D) Endoparasite 
E) Candle jar
F)Anaerobes
G)Septicemia

Question 6

Clinically significant stool culture results may include the presence of:

Accepted Answer

A) Salmonella 
B) Staphylococcus 
C) Pseudomonas 
D) Streptococcus 
A) Salmonella 
B) Staphylococcus 
C) Pseudomonas 
D) Streptococcus

Question 7

Differential culture medium:

Accepted Answer

A) Includes nutrients that allow for a wide variety of organisms to grow 
B) Is always a liquid 
C) Allows for various types of bacteria to be identified based on an indicator in the media 
D) Prevents the growth of some bacteria while promoting the growth of others 
A) Includes nutrients that allow for a wide variety of organisms to grow 
B) Is always a liquid 
C) Allows for various types of bacteria to be identified based on an indicator in the media 
D) Prevents the growth of some bacteria while promoting the growth of others

Question 8

Why are strep screens often performed in POLs?

Accepted Answer

A) The results are more accurate than throat culture results. 
B) The results are available quickly so that treatment can be initiated quickly if needed. 
C) The collection process is much easier for a strep screen than it is for a throat culture. 
D) All of the above 
A) The results are more accurate than throat culture results. 
B) The results are available quickly so that treatment can be initiated quickly if needed. 
C) The collection process is much easier for a strep screen than it is for a throat culture. 
D) All of the above

Question 9

Bacterial culture specimens should be collected before antibiotic treatment is started.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
-The state of having pathogenic microorganisms in the bloodstream

Accepted Answer

A) Exudate 
B) Lumbar puncture 
C) MRSA 
D) Endoparasite 
E) Candle jar
F)Anaerobes
G)Septicemia 
A) Exudate 
B) Lumbar puncture 
C) MRSA 
D) Endoparasite 
E) Candle jar
F)Anaerobes
G)Septicemia

Question 11

Media should be prepared fresh daily in all laboratory settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The procedure to collect blood culture specimens is the same as that used for routine venipuncture.

Match the correct definition to the items listed below. -Procedure used to obtain cerebral spinal fluid for testing

Deep wound and superficial wound cultures are collected, transported, and processed in the same way.

Why might a health-care provider order a mini-cath device to be used for collection of a urine specimen for culture?

Match the correct definition to the items listed below. -A parasite that lives within the living host

Clinically significant stool culture results may include the presence of:

Differential culture medium:

Why are strep screens often performed in POLs?

Bacterial culture specimens should be collected before antibiotic treatment is started.

Match the correct definition to the items listed below. -The state of having pathogenic microorganisms in the bloodstream

Media should be prepared fresh daily in all laboratory settings.

The Clinical Laboratory

Regulations Governing Laboratory Personnel

Laboratory Safety and Preventing the Spread of Disease

Assuring Quality

Legal and Ethical Issues

Laboratory Equipment

Overview of Specimen Collection and Processing

Collection and Processing of Blood Samples

Collection and Processing of Urine Samples

Overview of Hematology

Complete Blood Count Cbc With Differential

Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Esr

Coagulation Studies

Overview of Clinical Chemistry

Glucose Testing

Other Select Chemistry Tests

Urinalysis

Physical Characteristics of Urine

Chemical Examination of Urine and Feces

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Immunology

Immunologic Based Rapid Testing

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Exam 10: Collection and Processing of Samples for Microbial Studies

The procedure to collect blood culture specimens is the same as that used for routine venipuncture.

Match the correct definition to the items listed below. -Procedure used to obtain cerebral spinal fluid for testing

Deep wound and superficial wound cultures are collected, transported, and processed in the same way.

Why might a health-care provider order a mini-cath device to be used for collection of a urine specimen for culture?

Match the correct definition to the items listed below. -A parasite that lives within the living host

Clinically significant stool culture results may include the presence of:

Differential culture medium:

Why are strep screens often performed in POLs?

Bacterial culture specimens should be collected before antibiotic treatment is started.

Match the correct definition to the items listed below. -The state of having pathogenic microorganisms in the bloodstream

Media should be prepared fresh daily in all laboratory settings.

The Clinical Laboratory

Regulations Governing Laboratory Personnel

Laboratory Safety and Preventing the Spread of Disease

Assuring Quality

Legal and Ethical Issues

Laboratory Equipment

Overview of Specimen Collection and Processing

Collection and Processing of Blood Samples

Collection and Processing of Urine Samples

Overview of Hematology

Complete Blood Count Cbc With Differential

Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Esr

Coagulation Studies

Overview of Clinical Chemistry

Glucose Testing

Other Select Chemistry Tests

Urinalysis

Physical Characteristics of Urine

Chemical Examination of Urine and Feces

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Immunology

Immunologic Based Rapid Testing

Filters