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Kind of defeats the purpose. The answer would be in general no.
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What is a non sterile procedure usually performed before a urine culture and antibiotic susceptibility test?
Collection of a midstream clean-catch specimen.
Which type of urine specimen is needed to detect an infection?
Typically midstream urine is taken as a urinary specimen, when you have urinary tract infection. It is good precaution to scrub the genital area with some mild soap like glycerin soap, before you take the urine specimen.
Why would you wash clean dishes before dirty ones?
Well If you clean the clean dishes first Then if you clean the dirty dishes first the chance of the clean ones getting dirty. Hope this helps!
Why do the Japanese take their shoes off before going into a room?
It's part of their culture it's a sign of respect. And to keep the floor clean
Advise how to avoid micro organisum getting on to food?
Keep food covered before serving. serve onto clean receptacles and use clean utensils for handling it.
Why is it important to take blood cultures with an aseptic technique?
A aseptic urine collection is important so they can have a clean-catch. A urine specimen is sometimes called a clean-catch, urine culture, or midstream specimen of urine, and is a method of collecting a quantity of urine for testing
What are the nursing interventions before urinalysis?
Nursing Considerations for Routine Urinalysis1. Instruct the patient to void directly into a clean, dry container. Sterile, disposable containers are recommended. Women should always have a clean-catch specimen if a microscopic examination is ordered. Feces, discharges, vaginal secretions and menstrual blood will contaminate the urine specimen.2. Collect specimens form infants and young children into a disposable collection apparatus consisting of a plastic bag with an adhesive backing around the opening that can be fastened to the perineal area or around the penis to permit voiding directly to the bag. Depending on hospital policy, the collected urine can be transferred to an appropriate specimen container.3. Cover all specimens tightly, label properly and send immediately to the laboratory.4. If a urine sample is obtained from an indwelling catheter, it may be necessary to clamp the catheter for about 15-30 minutes before obtaining the sample. Clean the specimen port with antiseptic before aspirating the urine sample with a needle and a syringe.5. Observe standard precautions when handling urine specimens.6. If the specimen cannot be delivered to the laboratory or tested within an hour, it should be refrigerated or have an appropriate preservative added.
How were the bathouses in Roman towns used?
The bath houses in Roman towns were used for getting clean and socializing.The bath houses in Roman towns were used for getting clean and socializing.The bath houses in Roman towns were used for getting clean and socializing.The bath houses in Roman towns were used for getting clean and socializing.The bath houses in Roman towns were used for getting clean and socializing.The bath houses in Roman towns were used for getting clean and socializing.The bath houses in Roman towns were used for getting clean and socializing.The bath houses in Roman towns were used for getting clean and socializing.The bath houses in Roman towns were used for getting clean and socializing.
What test requires a clean-catch midstream specimen?
Any test for bacteria in the urine, such as a test for a urinary tract infection, will require a "clean-catch," which means you will have to clean the genital area first and catch the urine mid-stream.
What does contamination from genital tract mean?
"Contamination from the genital tract" is a notation that may be found on a urine culture result. If the specimen is not a "clean catch, mid-stream" sample, it's possible that there will be so much bacteria in the sample from the skin outside the genitals that a specific cause for the urinary symptoms cannot be identified.
Why is it important to clean a cut carefully?
Because, if you don't clean it properly, you risk getting infection from dirt or bacteria getting into the wound.
What do Muslim men where?
They can wear clothes of any culture as long as they are modest and clean.
