Interpretation of clinical data

Question 1

how do you identify that a patient has an infection?

Answer 1

-Near patient investigations (such as fever, urinalysis etc)
-Microbiology Investigations
• Microscopy and staining
• Culture
• Sensitivity

Question 2

what is near patient investigation?

Answer 2

• Green, discoloured purulent sputum
• Cloudy, smelly urine
• Pus coming from a wound
• Urine dipstick for the presence of nitrate (not in over
65’s)