When a Blood Culture Is Ordered, Which of the Following

question 22

Multiple Choice

When a blood culture is ordered, which of the following is used at the venipuncture site to eliminate contaminating bacteria?

• A) 70% isopropyl alcohol
• B) Benzalkonium chloride
• C) Povidone-iodine
• D) Sterile soap pads
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

M1 Money Supply

The total money supply that includes cash and liquid assets that are easily convertible into cash, such as demand deposits.

Monetary Policy

Actions undertaken by a central bank, such as the Federal Reserve, to control the money supply and interest rates to achieve macroeconomic objectives like controlling inflation, consumption, growth, and liquidity.

Federal Open Market Committee

The branch of the Federal Reserve System responsible for setting national monetary policy and interest rates.

Reserve Requirement

The minimum amount of deposits that a bank must hold in reserve and not lend out, which is set by the central bank as a means to control the money supply.