Question

Blood Cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit(ICU). The nurse calls the phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following should the phlebotomist bring?

A) Two aerobic bottles
B) Two Anaerobic Bottles
C) An aerobic bottle and an SPS tube
D) An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle

Answer 1

D) An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle. The phlebotomist should bring an aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle to collect blood cultures in the ICU.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phlebotomist should bring an aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle to collect blood cultures in the ICU. Blood cultures are used to identify the presence of bacteria or fungi in the bloodstream, which can help diagnose infections. By bringing both types of bottles, the phlebotomist can ensure that both aerobic (requiring oxygen) and anaerobic (not requiring oxygen) bacteria can be detected.