A ________ occurs when an area of tissue is destroyed by the action of physical heat, chemical activity, high electrical current, or heavy exposure to radiation

What can a medical assistant do to calm a patient who is nervous about a procedure?

What will be an ideal response?

All of the following are true concerning a urine culture EXCEPT:

A. Only calibrated loops should be used. B. The specimen must be cultured before a urinalysis is performed. C. If three or more colony types are present, each is counted separately for the colony count. D. The media should not be used beyond its expiration date. E. The specimen for culture must be collected before the patient begins antibiotic therapy.