A urine specimen for culture can be obtained either through catheterization or by obtaining a ____.
A. random urine specimen
B. clean-catch midstream urine specimen
C. first morning urine specimen
D. 24-hour urine specimen
E. timed urine specimen
B. clean-catch midstream urine specimen
A clean-catch midstream urine specimen is necessary for culturing, to avoid accidental contamination by organisms residing near the urethral meatus.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a.Elderly b. Children c. Employees d. Caregivers
Making necessary contacts with outside agencies that can help with home care is the responsibil-ity of which member of the respiratory home care team?
a. Attending physician b. Social services representative c. Respiratory care practitioner d. Nurse
The parotid gland is about the size of a walnut.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)