You are presenting an in-service to the nurses about the transportation of specimens for anaerobic culture. What is the most important point you want them to remember from your talk?
A) Swabs are acceptable but not ideal
B) Use of proper specimen transport systems
C) Selection of specimens from only sterile body sites
D) Adequate volume of specimen
B
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A patient has been shot three times in the abdomen and has massive internal hemorrhage and blood loss. Which treatment will give this patient the best chance at survival?
A) High-concentration oxygen B) Stopping the bleeding C) Positive pressure ventilation D) Paramedic intervention for pain management
The modern classification system consists of four categories
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Cardiac compromise B. Altered mental status C. Behavioral emergency D. respiratory emergency