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Exam-Microbiological Specimens-MDLB 1521 module Bwith Complete Solutions
What are the four main groups of microbiological specimens? Correct Answer-Bacteria,
fungi, parasites, and viruses
Blood fluid specimens include Correct Answer-Blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF),
respiratory specimens (sputum), and other fluids (synovial, pleural, etc.)
Safety procedures in the collection of specimens Correct Answer-Follow standard
precautions, use appropriate PPE, do not contaminate the external surface of the collection
container or the requisition, minimize direct handling of specimens in transit from collection
point to lab, and use plastic, sealable bags with a separate pouch for paperwork
Whenever possible, specimens for culture are collected _____________ administration of
antibiotics Correct Answer-Before
Specimens should be collected with as little Correct Answer-Contamination from normal
flora as possible to ensure that the sample will be representative of the infected site.
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Always collect an _______________ amount of specimen for testing Correct Answer-
Adequate
It is crucial to ___________ specimens correctly with the _____________, and
_____________. Correct Answer-Specific source and specific site. So that the appropriate
culture media can be selected during processing
Using appropriate collection devices, specimen containers, and transport media ensures
Correct Answer-Preservation of viability of microorganisms, ensuring their optimal
recovery.
Specimens should be collected in Correct Answer-Sterile, sturdy, screw-cap, leak-proof
containers with kids that do not create an aerosol when opened
Culture container labels should include Correct Answer-Patient's full name, hospital
number or equivalent, specimen source, & time and date of collection
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commensal organisms Correct Answer-bacteria normally found at various non-sterile body
sites but do no harm
Specimens are collected into or onto what? Correct Answer-Sterile containers or sterile
culture swabs
Culture swabs are used for Correct Answer-Culture and sensitivity testing of various body
parts
Culture swabs have a _______________ or a __________________ in the bottom of the
container to keep the bacteria alive during transport. Correct Answer-Transport gel or a
moistened sponge
Physicians or nurses rather than MLAs will collect cultures from Correct Answer-Swabs
from wounds, body fluids, respiratory tract, and genital specimens
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