Procedure Checklist Chapter 34: Obtaining A Wound Culture by Swab
Procedure Checklist Chapter 34: Obtaining A Wound Culture by Swab
Procedure Checklist Chapter 34: Obtaining A Wound Culture by Swab
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15. Twists the cap to secure the tube.
16. Crushes the ampule of culture medium at the
bottom of the tube. (Note: Inspects the culture tube
used to determine if this step is required.)
17. Labels the Culturette tube with the patient’s name,
birthdate, source of specimen, and date and time of
collection. (Labels may be provided with the
Culturette kit.)
18. Applies a clean dressing to the wound as ordered.
Student: Date:
Instructor: Date:
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