Sterile swabs are used to obtain a specimen from a wound, abscess, or incision to test for pathogenic microorganisms.

Practice exercises with clear protocols and simulated patients will give you and your unit ample opportunity to train and to utilize IMS in rescue situations

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

When documenting a telephone call, you should:

A) include your own name or initials B) only record the patient's reason for calling C) always mark the message "URGENT" D) never attach anything to the message before you pass it on to the physician