When Using a Commercially Prepared Tube to Collect a Culture,the

question 10

Multiple Choice

When using a commercially prepared tube to collect a culture,the nurse should:

• A) Take the swab and mix it in the reagent to check for color changes
• B) Place the swab into the culture tube and then add a special reagent to the tube
• C) Crush the ampule at the end of the tube and put the tip of the swab into the solution
• D) Place the swab into the tube, close it securely, and keep it warm until it is sent to the laboratory

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting its consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence.

Pro Forma Statement

A financial document that forecasts the future income, expenses, or financial position of a company under hypothetical conditions.

Variable Costs

Expenditures that vary in a direct manner with the volume of output or sales.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A mechanism for spreading the expenditure of a tangible asset over its longevity in equal annual fractions.