Common Mistakes during Swab Collection
About the Lecture
The lecture Common Mistakes during Swab Collection by Judith Gopo, BS, MT is from the course Phlebotomy.
Included Quiz Questions
When collecting an oral swab, which of the following techniques is most appropriate to obtain an adequate sample?
- Swabbing vigorously across both tonsils and the posterior pharyngeal wall
- Gently touching the swab to the inside of the cheeks only
- Placing the swab under the tongue for 30 seconds without movement
- Lightly touching the swab to visible areas of inflammation
- Rotating the swab against the teeth and gum line
Which of the following is a critical error in specimen handling during swab collection?
- Allowing the swab tip to touch the outside of the transport tube during insertion
- Holding the transport tube at a 45-degree angle while inserting the swab
- Labeling the specimen before collecting the sample
- Using a colored marker to highlight patient information on the label
- Wearing two pairs of gloves during the collection procedure
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Author of lecture Common Mistakes during Swab Collection
Judith Gopo, BS, MT
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