Author Question: Gram staining is done to: 1. classify organisms as gram positive or gram negative. 2. identify ... (Read 452 times)

Starlight · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Gram staining is done to:

1. classify organisms as gram positive or gram negative.
2. identify tuberculosis organisms.
3. speed up the organism culturing process.
4. help guide antibiotic therapy.
a. 3
b. 1, 4
c. 2, 3
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

When closing the interview, the respiratory therapist should do which of the following?

1. Recheck the patient's vital signs.
2. Thank the patient.
3. Ask if the patient has any questions.
4. Close the door behind himself or herself for patient privacy.
a. 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Amiracle · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Gram staining is done to classify organisms as gram positive or gram negative. Often this will help to guide the selection of an antibiotic until the culture and sensitivity results confirm the best drug.

Answer to Question 2

B
To end the interview on a positive note, the respiratory therapist should thank the patient and ask if the patient has any questions. If there is no need for the vital signs to be checked, they should not be. The door may be left open or closed, depending on the situation.