Blood culture

Multiple Select

What is a blood culture? Select ALL that apply.

• used to guide treatment

• a diagnostic test

• used to assess renal function

• used to assess for infection

Multiple Choice

When should you collect a blood culture sample?

• AFTER onset of clinical symptoms

• BEFORE onset of clinical symptoms

Multiple Choice

When should you collect a blood culture sample?

• BEFORE antibiotics administration

• AFTER antibiotics administration

Multiple Choice

From where should blood cultures NOT be collected?

• newly inserted central lines

• existing central lines

• newly inserted peripheral IV cannula

• existing peripheral IV cannula

Multiple Select

Select ALL equipment needed for blood culture sample collection.

• blood collection set

• clean gloves

• blood culture bottles

• chlorhexidine wipes

• tourniquet & dressing

Multiple Choice

What information should be EXCLUDED when labeling the bottles?

• Patient allergy

• Patient name and date of birth

• Date and time of collection

• Name of person collecting the sample

Any questions?