Which of the Following Should Be Used When Obtaining a Nasopharyngeal

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be used when obtaining a nasopharyngeal collection for a culture?

• A)Sterile tongue depressor
• B)Sterile applicator stick  
• C)Special swab on a thin wire
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Male Infertility

A condition in men characterized by the inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female, often due to issues with sperm production, function, or delivery.

Blastocyst

An early stage of embryonic development characterized by a fluid-filled sphere formed about 5 days after fertilization of an egg.

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus where it can then grow and develop into a fetus.

IUD

An intrauterine device, which is a small, often T-shaped birth control device inserted into a woman's uterus to prevent pregnancy.