Which of the Following Is Not a Guideline on Selection,collection,and

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a guideline on selection,collection,and handling of clinical specimens?

• A)A small quantity of specimen should be obtained.
• B)The specimen selected should be representative of the infectious disease process.
• C)The specimen should be forwarded promptly to the clinical laboratory.
• D)Attention must be given to avoid contamination of the specimen.

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Definitions:

Iritis

An inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye, which can cause pain, redness, and potentially, loss of vision if not treated.

Astigmatism

A condition in which the cornea has an abnormal shape, which causes blurred images during near or distant vision.

Strabismus

A condition that results in a lack of parallel visual axes of the eyes; commonly called crossed eyes.

Presbyopia

A condition associated with aging in which the eye exhibits a progressively diminished ability to focus on near objects.