The first tube filled with CSF obtained from a spinal tap should not be used for microbiology testing because:

A) there may not be a sufficient amount of sample.
B) the sample may be contaminated with disinfectant.
C) the sample may be contaminated with glucose.
D) the sample may be contaminated with skin bacteria.


D

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Enclosure fires lead to which fire phenomena?

a. Heat transfer b. Flashover c. Rollover d. Even burning

Health Professions

There is no limit on the number of ICD codes you can enter in the Charge application.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Health Professions

_______________is failure to provide proper care, resulting in injury to others

Fill in the blank with correct word.

Health Professions

Which of the following is true regarding airway management of patients with Down syndrome?

a. patients often have large tongues b. patients have large oral and nasal cavities c. mask ventilation is relatively easy to achieve d. use the head tilt-chin lift maneuver to open the airway

Health Professions