PERFORM RAPID STREP TEST

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PERFORM RAPID STREP TEST

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Question 1: A test result is identified as negative. What is the next step?

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Obtain a second throat swab and send it to the laboratory for a throat culture.Question 2: Once the swab has been inserted into the test chamber:

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Squeeze the extraction bottle to break the glass ampule.Question 3: ________ are known as a frequent site for infection that causes localized inflammation and moderate illness.

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Tonsils

Question 4: _____ tend to get strep throat more than anyone else.

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Children

Question 5: This is used to measure, identify, or produce other substances through a chemical

reaction:

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reagent

Question 6: At precisely how many minutes should the test results be read?

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• minutes

Question 7: It is recommended to collect how many swabs from a patient's throat?

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two Question 8: When collecting a throat swab, swab over:

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both tonsils, including the back wall of the mouth Question 9: How often is it recommended to run a positive and negative control test on a kit?

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once per untrained operator and once for each new test kit that is opened Question 10: A kidney disease that can develop from a throat infection is known as:

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post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis

Question 11: What is a symptom of strep throat?

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tiny red spots on the back of the roof of the mouth Question 12: You read the test results and see a pink line appear next to the letter "T" result window, and a blue line appear next to the letter "C" result window. This indicates what type of result?

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positive

Question 13: What color will the solution turn once it has been mixed thoroughly?

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green Question 14: How much reagent should be added to the sample well of the chamber?

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fill the chamber to the rim Question 15: You read the test results and only see a blue line in the letter "C" result window.This indicates what type of result?

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negative Question 16: To ensure the test is performed accurately, which swab should be used to collect a throat swab specimen?

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the swab provided in the test kit Question 17: A patient has informed you they often suffer from vomiting due to an exaggerated gag reflex. How should you handle this?

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Spray a topical anesthetic into the back of the patient's throat before performing the throat swab.

Question 18: What is the maximum amount of time a test can be read for?

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10 minutes Question 19: The test kit should not be used if:

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It is expired.Question 20: Once the throat swab specimen has been collected, how soon should the specimen be processed?

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immediately

Question 21: If the liquid has not progressed across the result window, how long should you wait before adjusting the swab and re-inserting it?

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• minute

Question 22: When timing the results, it is possible for _____ results to appear sooner.

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positive Question 23: A complication that can occur from strep throat is:

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rheumatic fever Question 24: This type of streptococcus causes strep throat:

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group A Question 25: You are ready to review the test results and do not see the blue control line appear next to the letter "C" result window. This indicates what type of result?

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invalid Question 26: A patient who is undergoing _______ therapy will not show an accurate infection status.

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antibiotic Question 27: A procedure used to compare the effectiveness of a testing system is known as

a/an:

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control Question 28: When filling the chamber, how should the extraction bottle be held?

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vertically over the swab chamber