Question

A client with a high fever visits a healthcare facility. The physician suspects that the clients condition is caused by infection by a microorganism. Which test will be performed to identify the pathogenic microorganism?

A. Blood test
B. Culture and sensitivity test
C. Urine test
D. Grams staining

Answer 1

Answer: Culture and Sensitivity test

Explanation:

A culture test is a test done to identify pathogenic organisms, that is, germs that can cause infection (bacterias or fungus).

Samples for the culture test can be taken from the urine, blood, skin or other parts of the body.

A sensitivity test is a test done to check what kind of medicine (antibiotics or antifungal) will work best to treat the infection.