All of the Following Are Routinely Collected for Microbial Analysis

question 44

Multiple Choice

All of the following are routinely collected for microbial analysis of a specimen except ______.

• A) saliva
• B) skin
• C) blood
• D) hair
• E) spinal fluid

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Definitions:

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Warm Soaks

A therapeutic technique involving immersing a body part in warm water to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, or clean wounds.

Pressure Ulcer

Injury to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin, commonly occurring in bedridden or immobile individuals.

Assisted Living

A residential option for older adults or others needing assistance with daily living activities but who do not require the full-time health care services of a nursing home.