
Blood Culture
Quiz by Heather Rabben
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- Q1
Blood culture contamination can occur in any of the steps of collection.
True
False
30s - Q2What is the primary reason for contamination of blood cultures?Improper cleaning/disinfecting
Re-palpating vein
All of the aboveFailure to properly clean collection bottles30s - Q3What is a critical factor to ensure the accuracy of blood culture results?Type of blood tube usedAseptic technique during collectionVolume of blood drawnTiming of the collection30s
- Q4What kind of microorganisms can blood cultures detect?Bacteria and fungiVirusesMolds onlyParasites30s
- Q5
The tops of blood culture collection bottles do not need to be scrubbed with alcohol because their tops should already be clean.
False
True
30s - Q6
Which bottle is used for pediatric collection only?
30s - Q7
It is appropriate to disinfect a patient's skin with alcohol only prior to drawing blood cultures?
True
False
30s