Sputum Flashcards
1
Q
Define sputum sensitivity
A
Used to identify what drugs will kill the bacteria
2
Q
Briefly state what the different colors of sputum indicate:
Clear
A
Normal
3
Q
Briefly state what the different colors of sputum indicate:
Mucoid
A
White/grey, viral infections
4
Q
Briefly state what the different colors of sputum indicate:
Yellow
A
Presence of WBC’s , bacterial infection
5
Q
Briefly state what the different colors of sputum indicate:
Green
A
Stagnant sputum, gram negative bacteria
6
Q
Briefly state what the different colors of sputum indicate:
Brown/dark
A
Old blood
7
Q
Briefly state what the different colors of sputum indicate:
Bright red
A
Hemoptysis
8
Q
Briefly state what the different colors of sputum indicate:
Pink frothy
A
Pulmonary edema
9
Q
Define sputum culture
A
Used to identify what bacteria is present
