explain why it is not good to break sterile field  when inserting a foley catheter

What is an antigen?  What is an antibody? Why does each test include a control line? What specimen would be collected for an antigen test? Why is it important to not touch the tip of the swab?What specimen would be collected for an antibody test? How many lines for a positive antigen test?How many lines for a negative antigen test? What do three lines show in an antibody test?

A nursing student is preparing to set up a sterile field for a dressing change. What are five principles the student should follow when setting up the sterile field?

Explain how to conduct a Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion test. Include all of the steps involved.

When viable cell concentrations are too high to count on an agar plate, it is common to use larger sized plates to increase the surface area for counting the colonies.True or false

In less than 10 words, answer the following question.   What would happen if you increased the MALDI-ToF laser pulse length from 1 ns to 1 ms?

Label the structures on the pictures, only the listed numbers/letters with the word bank.

Briefly describe the rationale and method of color compensation in flow cytometry.

As George begins his case, he inspects the reamer for IM Rod insertion case. He notes dried blood and bone chips within lumen. He asks for a pan and sterile water and places them in it. The circulator takes tray and pours enzyme and the water turns red. She transport them to the instrument processing area and the surgeon is notified that there will be a delay in his case. Analyze the situation. What could have been done to prevent this situation?

Understand why direct examination of patient samples is often partof the diagnostic process.