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Urine Culture and Sensitivity Lab Tests: In a Nutshell (Nursing)
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00:00 So let's wrap up this part of the video series. 00:02 The urine culture should be evaluated along with symptoms, and the urinalysis. 00:08 In most cases, if the patient is asymptomatic treatment may not be necessary. 00:13 More than 10 to the third power CFU/mL in the urine culture is associated with infection. 00:20 The culture of the urine sample identifies the bacteria or other organisms. 00:25 The sensitivity test will identify which medications will kill the bug. 00:30 Thank you for watching our video today.
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The lecture Urine Culture and Sensitivity Lab Tests: In a Nutshell (Nursing) by Prof. Lawes is from the course Interpretation of Renal Lab Values (Nursing).
Included Quiz Questions
Which statements about urine culture and sensitivity are true? Select all that apply.
- More than 100,000 CFUs in the urine culture is associated with infection
- The sensitivity test identifies which medication will treat the infection
- Asymptomatic clients should still be treated for a urinary tract infection
- The sensitivity test identifies the exact pathogen present in the urine
- Negative urine cultures do not need follow-up
Author of lecture Urine Culture and Sensitivity Lab Tests: In a Nutshell (Nursing)
Prof. Lawes
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