Question 1

Beta hemolysis

Accepted Answer

A)  is best detected on a sheep's blood medium. 
B)  is caused by hemolysis of blood cells. 
C)  refers to a clear zone around bacterial colonies growing on a sheep's blood medium. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  is best detected on a sheep's blood medium. 
B)  is caused by hemolysis of blood cells. 
C)  refers to a clear zone around bacterial colonies growing on a sheep's blood medium. 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

A cellulose tape test for pinworms requires

Accepted Answer

A)  a thin specimen of stool to be spread on cellulose tape to immobilize the worms. 
B)  a length of cellulose tape to be touched against the anal folds to collect worms. 
C)  temporarily taping the anus closed to trap the worms. 
D)  a microscope to view the eggs that have adhered to a length of cellulose tape. 
E)  B and D 
A)  a thin specimen of stool to be spread on cellulose tape to immobilize the worms. 
B)  a length of cellulose tape to be touched against the anal folds to collect worms. 
C)  temporarily taping the anus closed to trap the worms. 
D)  a microscope to view the eggs that have adhered to a length of cellulose tape. 
E)  B and D

Question 3

Diagnosis of a helminth infection requires a

Accepted Answer

A)  stool sample for culture on differential media. 
B)  stool sample for O&P examination. 
C)  skin biopsy specimen for fluorescent testing. 
D)  blood sample for tissue culture. 
A)  stool sample for culture on differential media. 
B)  stool sample for O&P examination. 
C)  skin biopsy specimen for fluorescent testing. 
D)  blood sample for tissue culture.

Question 4

Which of the following pathogenic organisms are classified as eukaryotes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pathogenic fungi 
B)  Pathogenic protozoa 
C)  Helminths 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Pathogenic fungi 
B)  Pathogenic protozoa 
C)  Helminths 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

In the Kirby-Bauer Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test, which of the following labels would indicate that the antibiotic is effective against the organism in that particular concentration in vitro?

Accepted Answer

A)  S 
B)  R 
C)  I 
D)  None of the above 
A)  S 
B)  R 
C)  I 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

The physician would order a stool culture to confirm staphylococcal food poisoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following tests is performed in the serology laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct immunologic urine pregnancy test 
B)  Indirect immunologic test 
C)  Strep test 
D)  Influenza test 
E)  Both C and D 
A)  Direct immunologic urine pregnancy test 
B)  Indirect immunologic test 
C)  Strep test 
D)  Influenza test 
E)  Both C and D

Question 8

Microscopically, a sputum specimen containing positive AFB appears

Accepted Answer

A)  pink. 
B)  blue. 
C)  purple. 
D)  green. 
A)  pink. 
B)  blue. 
C)  purple. 
D)  green.

Question 9

Cultures for which two organisms should not be refrigerated after collection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Escherichia coli and Neisseria gonorrhoeae 
B)  Streptococcus pyogenes and N. gonorrhoeae 
C)  S. pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus 
A)  Escherichia coli and Neisseria gonorrhoeae 
B)  Streptococcus pyogenes and N. gonorrhoeae 
C)  S. pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus

Question 10

Which of the following cfu results would indicate a UTI is likely?

Accepted Answer

A)  <10,000 cfu/mL of urine 
B)  10,000 to 100,000 cfu/mL of urine 
C)  100,000 cfu/mL of urine 
D)  None of the above 
A)  <10,000 cfu/mL of urine 
B)  10,000 to 100,000 cfu/mL of urine 
C)  100,000 cfu/mL of urine 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

Legionnaires' disease is caused by a gram-positive bacillus that causes a particular type of pneumonia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Tetanus is caused by a spore-forming, anaerobic bacillus that is most likely to be seen in deep wounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The microbiology laboratory report for Mrs. Wallace's urine culture lists eight antibiotics, five of which are followed by the letter "S." This means that these antibiotics

Accepted Answer

A)  should be avoided when treating the infection. 
B)  should be considered when treating the infection. 
C)  are likely to cause sensitivity or allergy in the patient. 
D)  should be retested with a more sensitive method. 
A)  should be avoided when treating the infection. 
B)  should be considered when treating the infection. 
C)  are likely to cause sensitivity or allergy in the patient. 
D)  should be retested with a more sensitive method.

Question 14

Antimicrobial agents used to treat a broad range of infections are classified as ______________________.

Accepted Answer

broad-spec

Question 15

Complete the following table.

Accepted Answer

Refer to T

Question 16

An organism that is unlikely to be transmitted by airborne droplets is

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococcus pneumoniae. 
B)  Legionella pneumophila. 
C)  Neisseria meningitidis. 
D)  Treponema pallidum. 
A)  Streptococcus pneumoniae. 
B)  Legionella pneumophila. 
C)  Neisseria meningitidis. 
D)  Treponema pallidum.

Question 17

Bacteria are classified as ___________ microbes, which are single-cell microbes that lack a membrane-bound nucleus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bacteria are classified as ___________ microbes, which...

Question 18

Protozoa often are identified with observation of __________, the microscopic capsule-like sacs that enclose them in the larval stage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Protozoa often are identified with observation of...

Question 19

An organism that is flexible as far as its oxygen requirements are concerned is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  aerobe. 
B)  anaerobe. 
C)  facultative aerobe. 
D)  facultative anaerobe. 
A)  aerobe. 
B)  anaerobe. 
C)  facultative aerobe. 
D)  facultative anaerobe.

Question 20

A stool for O&P is used to diagnose both amebic dysentery and giardiasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 48: Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Beta hemolysis

A cellulose tape test for pinworms requires

Diagnosis of a helminth infection requires a

Which of the following pathogenic organisms are classified as eukaryotes?

In the Kirby-Bauer Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test, which of the following labels would indicate that the antibiotic is effective against the organism in that particular concentration in vitro?

The physician would order a stool culture to confirm staphylococcal food poisoning.

Which of the following tests is performed in the serology laboratory?

Microscopically, a sputum specimen containing positive AFB appears

Cultures for which two organisms should not be refrigerated after collection?

Which of the following cfu results would indicate a UTI is likely?

Legionnaires' disease is caused by a gram-positive bacillus that causes a particular type of pneumonia.

Tetanus is caused by a spore-forming, anaerobic bacillus that is most likely to be seen in deep wounds.

The microbiology laboratory report for Mrs. Wallace's urine culture lists eight antibiotics, five of which are followed by the letter "S." This means that these antibiotics

Antimicrobial agents used to treat a broad range of infections are classified as ______________________.

Complete the following table.

An organism that is unlikely to be transmitted by airborne droplets is

Bacteria are classified as ___________ microbes, which are single-cell microbes that lack a membrane-bound nucleus.

Protozoa often are identified with observation of __________, the microscopic capsule-like sacs that enclose them in the larval stage.

An organism that is flexible as far as its oxygen requirements are concerned is called a(n)

A stool for O&P is used to diagnose both amebic dysentery and giardiasis.

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