Gram staining is done to:
1. classify organisms as gram positive or gram negative.
2. identify tuberculosis organisms.
3. speed up the organism culturing process.
4. help guide antibiotic therapy.
a. 3
b. 1, 4
c. 2, 3
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
B
Gram staining is done to classify organisms as gram positive or gram negative. Often this will help to guide the selection of an antibiotic until the culture and sensitivity results confirm the best drug.
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Which of the following statements concerning behavioral emergencies is true?
A) The person with a behavioral emergency requires prolonged institutionalization. B) Emotional outbursts are considered behavioral emergencies. C) It may be difficult to determine what behavior is abnormal for a given person in a given situation. D) A person with a behavioral emergency is mentally ill.
Under a contract based on a per-case or per-visit rate of compensation, the provider is paid a predetermined rate for each:
A) enrolled patient. B) episode of care. C) diagnosis code. D) service provided.
In those cases when an employee does not comply, policies should clearly state:
a. Consequences. b. Accolades. c. Bonus schedule. d. That no one should ever mention it.