What Is the Role of the Sentinel Laboratory

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the sentinel laboratory?

• A) To rule out or refer suspicious isolates
• B) To identify suspicious isolates
• C) To act as a reference laboratory for physician office laboratories
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Aponeurosis

Aponeurosis refers to a type of flat and broad tendon that connects muscles to the parts they move, essentially serving as a fascial layer for muscle attachment.

Frontalis

The muscle of the forehead that elevates the eyebrows and wrinkles the skin of the forehead, part of the expression of surprise or concern.

Maxilla

The upper jawbone, forming the upper mouth section, the floors of the orbits, and sides of the nasal cavity.

Orbicularis Oculi

The orbicularis oculi is a circular muscle surrounding the eye that allows for blinking and squinting.