Exam 48: Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Which of the following infections is caused by a fungus?

A gram-positive cell has a thick layer of peptidoglycan with no lipid layer surrounding it.

Most pathogenic organisms prefer temperatures around 37° C and remain viable for up to 72 hours if held at room temperature or refrigerator temperature.

The rapid detection test that assists in the diagnosis of stomach ulcers detects

A nasopharyngeal swab is used to make the diagnosis of RSV.

An anaerobic organism is most likely to be isolated from a(n)

Cultures for gonorrhea and strep throat should be kept at room temperature.

Provide the following information about viral diseases.

Mycoplasmas have more PG in their cell walls than any other pathogen.

When writing the name of a microorganism, which of the following rules applies to the genus?

The pathologist tests for Lyme disease by examining a blood sample for the infecting spirochetes.

Which are not considered microorganisms?

The Gram reaction a bacterium exhibits is the result of its

Which of the following CLIA-waived serology tests can be performed by a medical assistant to detect antibodies to a specific pathogen?

Tightly coiled, spiral-shaped bacteria are called

Malaria is diagnosed from a stained blood sample that is examined under the microscope for the protozoal parasite.

A viral cell invades a host cell and uses its ______________, including carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, to reproduce.

Microscopically, a gram-negative bacterium appears as

Explain the process of reporting infectious diseases in your state and identify at least six reportable diseases.

The term __________ refers to conditions outside a living body, such as bacteria grown on a culture plate.