Asked by Kawan Kehal on Jun 18, 2024
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A urine specimen collected for a culture and sensitivity test can be obtained either through catheterization or by obtaining a ____.
A) random urine specimen
B) clean-catch midstream urine specimen
C) first morning urine specimen
D) 24-hour urine specimen
E) timed urine specimen
Clean-Catch Midstream
A urine collection method that minimizes contamination, involving cleansing then collecting urine mid-flow.
Culture And Sensitivity
A laboratory test that identifies pathogens present in a sample and determines which antibiotics will be effective against them.
- Identify the various types of urine specimens and their roles in medical diagnostic procedures.
Verified Answer
NJ
nystasha jonesJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A clean-catch midstream urine specimen is the correct method for collecting a urine sample for culture and sensitivity testing, as it minimizes contamination from the external genitalia.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the various types of urine specimens and their roles in medical diagnostic procedures.