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The health care provider ordered a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity. After the nurse collects the specimen, the client asks, "When will I know the results of the test?" Which of the following is the best response?

A.

"We will know the results within 30 minutes."

B.

"We will have results in 24 hours."

C.

"It usually takes 7-10 days before the results are available."

D.

"It usually takes 48-72 hours to obtain the growth and sensitivity results."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.    Urine culture and sensitivity tests typically take longer than 30 minutes to yield results.
B.    While some preliminary results may be available within 24 hours, the full culture and sensitivity testing usually take longer.
C.    Waiting 7-10 days for results would be excessive for a urine culture and sensitivity test.
D.    Typically, it takes 48-72 hours to obtain the growth and sensitivity results for a urine culture, allowing time for bacterial growth and sensitivity testing.
 


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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Standard precautions include the use of gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection, or face shields, depending on the anticipated exposure. Wearing gloves and a gown is appropriate when there is a risk of exposure to bodily fluids, which can occur when bathing a client with open skin lesions. This approach helps prevent the transmission of infections.

B. The UAP does not need to wear gloves when taking blood pressures on all clients unless there is a risk of exposure to blood or body fluids.

C. While wearing gloves, a gown, and an N95 mask may be appropriate for certain situations involving airborne precautions (e.g., tuberculosis), it is not necessary for standard precautions when caring for a client with diarrhea.

D. This is an overuse of gloves and does not align with standard precautions, which recommend using gloves only when there is or may be contact with blood, bodily fluids, secretions, excretions, contaminated items, or mucous membranes.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Neutropenic precautions are implemented when the white blood cell count is significantly decreased, typically below 1,000/mm3, to protect the client from potential infections due to compromised immunity.
B. Hematocrit level and hemoglobin levels are indicators of red blood cell function and oxygen-carrying capacity and are not directly related to neutropenia.

C. Hemoglobin levels are an indicator of oxygen-carrying capacity and are not directly related to neutropenia.
D. Platelet count is related to clotting function and is not directly related to neutropenia.

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