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

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would interfere with the collection of a good sputum sample for Gram stain?
1) Contamination of the sample with oral secretions
2) Lack of productive cough
3) Prior antibiotic therapy
4) Rinsing with mouthwash prior to sputum collection

• A)1, 2, and 3 only
• B)2 and 4 only
• C)3 only
• D)1 and 4 only

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