Printer friendly version [11 pages] Show The proper collection and transport of clinical specimens is critical for the isolation, identification, and characterization of agents that cause bacterial meningitis. Optimally, clinical specimens should be obtained before antimicrobial therapy commences in order to avoid loss of viability of the etiological agents. Treatment of the patient, however, should not be delayed while awaiting collection of specimens or results from the laboratory and a specimen should be obtained in all suspect cases as bacterial pathogens can still be detected even after antimicrobial therapy has begun. N. meningitidis, S. pneumoniae, and H. influenzae are fastidious and fragile bacteria. They are more reliably isolated if the clinical specimens are examined as soon as possible after collection. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) should be processed in a microbiology laboratory within 1 hour after collection or inoculated into Trans-Isolate (T-I) medium for transport to the laboratory if processing within 1 hour is not feasible. Blood specimens should be immediately inoculated into a blood culture bottle and transported to a microbiology laboratory as soon as possible for overnight incubation and growth of bacteria.
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What information determines the appropriate size of the syringe quizlet?The correct dosage is determined when the middle ring touches the sides of the barrel. The smaller the needle gauge, the larger the needle diameter.
What is the standard calibration of a 3ml syringe?The 3 mL syringe is calibrated to 0.1 mL increments. NEVER round to whole number unless your math comes out to a whole number or the provider orders the dose rounded to the whole number. ◦Example: 1.53 mL is rounded to 1.5 mL and drawn up in a 3 mL syringe.
What is the major criterion in syringe selection?The criteria for selecting the right needle has three primary considerations--gauge, length, and use.
Does the route of administration determine the nurses choice of syringe?The selection of the right needle should be determined by: 1) route of administration; 2) the client's age and size of muscle mass; 3) viscosity of the vaccine or passive immunizing agent.
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