What Would Be Important to Perform in Order to Obtain

question 31

Multiple Choice

What would be important to perform in order to obtain a good sputum sample that is to be used to detect the pathogen causing community-acquired pneumonia?

• A)Ensure that antibiotic treatment was instituted at least 24 hours earlier.
• B)Have patient sit in the semirecumbent position to obtain sample.
• C)Have patient spit into sample container.
• D)Patient should rinse mouth prior to sample collection.

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Definitions:

Fetus

A prenatal human between the embryonic state and birth.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells in the early embryo, giving rise to structures such as the skin, nails, and hair, as well as the nervous system.

Inner Cell Mass

A group of cells inside the early embryo that will eventually develop into the body of the organism.

Digestive System

The complex series of organs and glands responsible for the breakdown, digestion, and absorption of nutrients from food into the body.