When Collecting Microbiologic Specimens, Medical Professionals Must Strive to Prevent

question 11

Multiple Choice

When collecting microbiologic specimens, medical professionals must strive to prevent the spread of infection to others or to themselves.Which of the following precautions is incorrect?

• A) Wear the appropriate personal protection devices.
• B) Disinfect specimen containers before collection.
• C) Put the specimens in transport bags after collection.
• D) Wash your hands after specimen collection.

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Definitions:

Cocktail Party Effect

The ability to focus one's attention on a single conversation in a noisy environment, ignoring other conversations.

Eyewitness Testimony

Evidence provided by individuals who were present during a specific event or crime, recounting their observations and recollections.

Misinformation Effect

An occurrence where an individual's ability to accurately remember specific events diminishes because of information encountered after the event.

Encoding

The initial process of transforming sensory input into a form or format that can be stored in memory.