Impression smear and sputum smear

Question 1

TRUE OR FALSE.The preparations for impression smear should be quickly air dried and then stained.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Characterized by obtaining at least 3 consecutive morning sputum spx by a deep cough in a wide- mouthed jar containing Saccomanno fluid (50% ethyl alcohol and 2% carbowax).

Answer 2

Sputum smears

Question 3

For sputum smears, the patient cannot cough up sputum spontaneously, induced sputum should be collected using inhalation of an aerosol solution for _______ to produce a deep cough sample.

Answer 3

20 minutes

Question 4

If more extensive study is to be made, it is recommended that a minimum of _______ slides be prepared, and one is air dried for _______ staining. At least two slides should be stained by ________ method.

Answer 4

2-4; Giemsa; Papanicolaou

Question 5

______ are found on the sputum smears from a deep cough.

Answer 5

Alveolar macrophages

Question 6

TRUE OR FALSE. Absence of alveolar macrophages suggests “sputum” rather than saliva and results an unsatisfactory specimen.

Answer 6

False. Absence of alveolar macrophages suggests “saliva” rather than sputum and results an unsatisfactory specimen.