Which of the Following Represents a Violation of Technique When

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a violation of technique when collecting a throat specimen?

• A) Using a sterile swab to collect the specimen
• B) Touching the inside of the mouth with the swab
• C) Using a rotating motion to collect the specimen
• D) Labeling the specimen container

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Definitions:

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