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Blood Culture Collection — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Before antibiotics, 2 sites

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Safety & Infection Control 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Blood Culture Collection on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Nursing actions

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Blood cultures should be drawn before antibiotics are started whenever possible to capture the organism.

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