A catheter tip is received in the microbiology laboratory for culture
At 24 hours, the sheep blood agar plate is growing 7 colonies of gram-positive cocci in chains that are alpha-hemolytic, catalase-negative, bile solubility negative, and esculin/PYR —/—. The next step in the process is
A) no further workup unless requested by the physician.
B) screen the organism for oxacillin and vancomycin resistance.
C) report the results as <15 colonies of viridans Streptococcus.
D) verify when the most recent blood cultures were drawn and their results.
D
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The brain and the spinal cord are the components of the ____ nervous system
a. central b. peripheral c. voluntary d. involuntary
A tight lip seal is accomplished by muscles innervated by the (cranial nerve name and number) ____________________ nerve
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Water:
A. lubricates the joints and helps regulate body temperature and body processes. B. must be replaced every day because it is lost through evaporation, urination, and respiration. C. carries nutrients to the body cells and carries toxins and waste products away from the body cells. D. makes up most of blood plasma and accounts for about 60% of an adult's body weight. E. All of the above
PT stands for ________
Fill in the blank with correct word.