When Performing Conjunctival Cultures, All of the Following Are Required

question 4

Multiple Choice

When performing conjunctival cultures, all of the following are required for best results, except?

• A) The specimen should be collected on a transport swab.
• B) The sample should be plated directly when possible.
• C) The specimen requisition must be filled out completely.
• D) The ophthalmologist must communicate with the personnel performing the culture.

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Definitions:

Ego Integrity

A stage of psychological development in late adulthood as described by Erik Erikson, characterized by the ability to look back on life with a sense of fulfillment and no regret.

Adulthood Stage

A phase in human development characterized by full physical development, maturity, and the assumption of responsibilities.

Identity Cohesion

The feeling of unity, continuity, and consistency in a person's identity over time despite various external changes.

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