The Direct Microscopic Examination Is a Useful Tool for All

question 36

Multiple Choice

The direct microscopic examination is a useful tool for all the following reasons, except it can:

• A)tell the physician what type of normal flora is present on the smear and if it is anaerobic or aerobic.
• B)be used to determine the quality of the specimen.
• C)give the microbiology technologist and the physician an indication of the infectious process involved.
• D)dictate the need for nonroutine or additional testing.

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