Of the Various Types of Specimens Collected to Diagnose Respiratory

question 10

Multiple Choice

Of the various types of specimens collected to diagnose respiratory infections,which one is acceptable for the detection of anaerobic agents?

• A)Tracheostomy aspirates
• B)Bronchial washings
• C)Gastric aspirates
• D)Transtracheal aspirates (TTA)

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences actions in a way that causes the belief to become true.

Attribution

The method through which people assign reasons for actions and occurrences, linking them to either internal character traits or external circumstances.

Self-confirming Schema

Cognitive frameworks that cause individuals to interpret information in a way that confirms their preexisting beliefs and attitudes.

Confirmation Bias

The proclivity to selectively find, interpret, prioritize, and recollect data in a manner that affirms previously held notions or assumptions.