Sputum culture pg 861

Question 1

Why are sputum cultures obtained?

Answer 1

to determine the presence of pathogenic bacteria in pts c respiratory infections

Question 2

What are the two steps done with the sample?

Answer 2

first gram staining is done to determine gram-positive or gram-negative. Then the sputum is applied to a series of culture plates to determine what type of bacteria

Question 3

Why is the sputum gram stained and placed on culture plates?

Answer 3

To determine the type of bacteria involved that way a decision can be made to what type of antibiotic should be used.