Criteria for a Poor Sputum Sample Include All of the Following

question 13

Multiple Choice

Criteria for a poor sputum sample include all of the following except

• A)Many squamous epithelial cells surround the flora on the microscope slide
• B)Sample was obtained from mouth in such a way as to suggest patient was merely clearing throat or spitting
• C)No or very few WBCs are present in the sample
• D)The sample was aspirated aseptically and taken to the lab promptly

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Definitions:

Flash Flood

A rapid and extreme flow of high water into a normally dry area, or a rapid water level rise in a stream or creek above a predetermined flood level, typically caused by intense rainfall over a short duration.

Discharge

The flow of a fluid, such as water or gas, from a source, including the volume of fluid passing a point per unit of time in rivers or wastewater treatment plants.

Flooded

Flooded describes areas that have been overwhelmed with water beyond normal levels, due to natural phenomena like heavy rains or failure of man-made structures.

Floodplain

Flat land adjacent to a river, prone to flooding during periods of high discharge, which can deposit nutrient-rich sediments beneficial for agriculture.