Which of the following should be used when obtaining a nasopharyngeal collection for a culture?
a. Sterile tongue depressor
b. Sterile applicator stick
c. Special swab on a thin wire
d. None of the above
c
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The scapulohumeral rhythm is the ratio of movement between the
a. clavicle and scapula. b. glenohumeral and scapulothoracic joints. c. humeral head and glenoid fossa. d. scapula and thorax.
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A physician suspects his patient has meningitis due to enterovirus. The viral culture of the cerebrospinal fluid is negative. What additional specimen type might you receive for confirmation of the original diagnosis?
A) Blood B) Throat swab C) Urine D) Brain biopsy
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