Which of the Following Statements Is True About Patient Collection

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about patient collection of a stool sample?

• A) The sample can be collected in a clean waxed-paper carton.
• B) The sample should be kept warm if transport to the lab is delayed.
• C) A stool sample cannot be collected from a diaper.
• D) Using a tongue depressor to transfer the specimen will contaminate it.
• E) The sample must not be contaminated with urine.

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Definitions:

Mild Symptoms

Less severe signs or indicators of a condition or disease that may not significantly impair daily activities.

Type I Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by positive symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech.

Type II Schizophrenia

According to some theorists, a type of schizophrenia dominated by negative symptoms, such as flat affect, poverty of speech, and loss of volition.

Active Phase

In the context of psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, a period during which symptoms are most pronounced and interfere significantly with daily functioning.