What are some factors to consider when ordering laboratory studies and diagnostic tests? (Choose all that apply)

Review the diagram below. Match the correct laboratory studies that belong in each location:

With casting, what starts the chemical reaction that allows the plaster/fiberglass to set?

Splinting complications include all of the following except:

Match the best description of the images below.

When interpreting a pulmonary function test results, which of the following air flow evaluation would you look at first?

Conductive hearing loss may be the result of wax build-up in the ear. Choose the appropriate procedures for removal (Select all that apply)

What are two other techniques, besides streak plates, that can be used to isolate colonies? (2 pt) Please contrast the 2 techniques you listed. Contrast on at least 2 different issues. (2 pts)

You are viewing a slide that has been gram stained by someone else and do not see anything on the slide. You ask them to tell you how the gram stain procedure was done so you can figure out what is wrong. They list the steps as: made smear from the vaginal discharge, 2) air dried it, 3) start adding the gram stain reagents in the proper order. Assume proper water washing and aseptic techniques were used. a. What important step was deleted from the procedure? (2 pts) b. Name 2 reasons why this step is so important. (2 points)

List the steps for how to do an acid-fast stain. Assume the specimen is ready for immediate staining. Please provide the individual steps and what color the bacterium will be during each step for both acid-fast positive and acid-fast negative.