How Should Specimen Collection Instructions Be Given to the Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

How should specimen collection instructions be given to the patient to ensure collection of a good specimen for culture?

• A) Written only in English
• B) Verbally, in many different languages
• C) Verbally, only in English
• D) Both verbal and written instruction in simple language

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Definitions:

Polycythemia

A blood disorder characterized by an increased number of red blood cells, leading to increased blood viscosity.

Anemia

A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.

Blood Clotting

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot, which is crucial in preventing excessive bleeding when vessels are injured.

Thrombocyte

Another term for a platelet, a cell fragment in the blood that is important for blood clotting and wound repair.