Question 1

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
-A setup used to encourage growth of bacteria that need decreased amounts of oxygen in their environment

Accepted Answer

A)  Exudate
B)  Lumbar puncture
C)  MRSA
D)  Endoparasite
E)  Candle jarF) AnaerobesG) Septicemia E

Question 2

In reference to specimens for urine cultures, which of these statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specimens collected from indwelling catheters are often utilized successfully for urine cultures.
B)  24-hour urine collections are appropriate as urine culture specimens.
C)  All types of urine specimens are set up in the same way using the same supplies.
D)  Urine specimens for cultures should be refrigerated, preserved, or set up for culture within 1 hour of collection. D

Question 3

Common parasites of the human body include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococcus aureus
B)  Helicobacter pylori
C)  Enterobius vermicularis
D)  Escherichia coli C

Question 4

How many tubes of cerebrospinal fluid are usually collected during a lumbar puncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  One
B)  Two
C)  Three
D)  Four

Question 5

The most common type of specimen taken from the eyes is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Corneal scrapings
B)  Swabs from the conjunctiva
C)  Eyeball aspirates
D)  Swabs from the eyelids

Question 6

Nasopharyngeal specimen collection is most often used for this type of culture:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacterial
B)  Viral
C)  Fungal
D)  Parasitic

Question 7

No bacterial culture specimens need to be protected from light after collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Genital swabs are only collected from female patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Genital infections may be diagnosed using a combination of ______________-mount examinations, KOH preparations, and bacterial culture results.Short Answer

Accepted Answer

The answer of Genital infections may be diagnosed using a...

Question 10

The visible growth of bacteria on a culture plate may be seen as clumps or _________of growth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The visible growth of bacteria on a...

Question 11

Trichomoniasis is caused by an infection of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacteria
B)  Viruses
C)  Parasites
D)  Fungi

Question 12

If a bacterium is sensitive to a specific antibiotic, then:

Accepted Answer

A)  The antibiotic should not be considered for treatment.
B)  The antibiotic may be considered for treatment.
C)  This patient is allergic to this antibiotic.
D)  The antibiotic should be used to grow this microorganism

Question 13

Strep screens detect the presence of all strains of Streptococcus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
-Acronym used to describe bacteria that are resistant to the methicillin family of antibiotics

Accepted Answer

A)  Exudate
B)  Lumbar puncture
C)  MRSA
D)  Endoparasite
E)  Candle jarF) AnaerobesG) Septicemia

Question 15

MIC is a term used to describe antibiotic sensitivity.Completion
Complete each statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
-A fluid released from the body

Accepted Answer

A)  Exudate
B)  Lumbar puncture
C)  MRSA
D)  Endoparasite
E)  Candle jarF) AnaerobesG) Septicemia

Question 17

Gram-positive microorganisms appear purple when viewed under the microscope after the Gram stain process has been completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the correct definition to the items listed below.
-Microorganisms that live without the presence of oxygen

Accepted Answer

A)  Exudate
B)  Lumbar puncture
C)  MRSA
D)  Endoparasite
E)  Candle jarF) AnaerobesG) Septicemia

Question 19

Blockage of drainage through the Eustachian tube is directly related to which type of ear infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Otitis externa
B)  Otitis media
C)  Otitis interna
D)  Otitis Eustachian

Question 20

Is a C&S test ordered to detect a pathogenic virus?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Is a C&S test ordered to detect...

Exam 10: Collection and Processing of Samples for Microbial Studies

Match the correct definition to the items listed below. -A setup used to encourage growth of bacteria that need decreased amounts of oxygen in their environment

In reference to specimens for urine cultures, which of these statements is true?

Common parasites of the human body include:

How many tubes of cerebrospinal fluid are usually collected during a lumbar puncture?

The most common type of specimen taken from the eyes is:

Nasopharyngeal specimen collection is most often used for this type of culture:

No bacterial culture specimens need to be protected from light after collection.

Genital swabs are only collected from female patients.

Genital infections may be diagnosed using a combination of ______________-mount examinations, KOH preparations, and bacterial culture results.Short Answer

The visible growth of bacteria on a culture plate may be seen as clumps or _________of growth.

Trichomoniasis is caused by an infection of:

If a bacterium is sensitive to a specific antibiotic, then:

Strep screens detect the presence of all strains of Streptococcus.

Match the correct definition to the items listed below. -Acronym used to describe bacteria that are resistant to the methicillin family of antibiotics

MIC is a term used to describe antibiotic sensitivity.Completion Complete each statement.

Match the correct definition to the items listed below. -A fluid released from the body

Gram-positive microorganisms appear purple when viewed under the microscope after the Gram stain process has been completed.

Match the correct definition to the items listed below. -Microorganisms that live without the presence of oxygen

Blockage of drainage through the Eustachian tube is directly related to which type of ear infection?

Is a C&S test ordered to detect a pathogenic virus?