Which of the Following Would Interfere with the Collection of a Good

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would interfere with the collection of a good sputum sample for Gram stain?
I.contamination of the sample with oral secretions
II.lack of productive cough
III.prior antibiotic therapy
IV.rinsing with mouthwash prior to sputum collection

• A)I, II, and III
• B)II and IV
• C)III only
• D)I, II, III, and IV