Chapter 3: Sputum Specimens Flashcards
1
Q
Sputum is thick mucus produced by the lungs when?
A
An infection or inflammatory process is present.
2
Q
How is Sputum collected?
A
By having the patient cough deeply from the lungs and expel the sputum into a designated sterile container.
3
Q
When should the sputum done at home be collected?
A
First thing in the morning.
