Question 1

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 2

The ideal means of sterilizing a wire inoculating loop between uses is:

Accepted Answer

A) immersion in bleach 
B) incineration 
C) autoclaving 
D) wiping with isopropyl alcohol 
A) immersion in bleach 
B) incineration 
C) autoclaving 
D) wiping with isopropyl alcohol

Question 3

Collection of a sample for a blood culture requires the use of a:

Accepted Answer

A) sterile CCMS container 
B) Culturette 
C) JEMBEC transport system 
D) Bactec bottles 
A) sterile CCMS container 
B) Culturette 
C) JEMBEC transport system 
D) Bactec bottles

Question 4

Which of the following is true about gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A) Gram-negative cocci found in pairs 
B) Gram-positive cocci in clusters 
C) Gram-positive cocci in chains 
D) Gram-negative spirilla 
A) Gram-negative cocci found in pairs 
B) Gram-positive cocci in clusters 
C) Gram-positive cocci in chains 
D) Gram-negative spirilla

Question 5

Which are not considered microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

A) Bacteria 
B) Fungi 
C) Helminths 
D) Rickettsiae 
A) Bacteria 
B) Fungi 
C) Helminths 
D) Rickettsiae

Question 6

To examine a skin scraping sample for fungal filaments, the medical assistant typically would put the sample in a drop of potassium hydroxide on a slide, cover it with a coverslip, and examine the specimen using a microscope.This type of preparation is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

wet mount
To examine a skin scraping sam

Question 7

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 8

Collection of a throat culture sample requires a:

Accepted Answer

A) sterile CCMS container 
B) Bactec bottle 
C) Culturette transport system 
D) yellow-topped Vacutainer tube 
A) sterile CCMS container 
B) Bactec bottle 
C) Culturette transport system 
D) yellow-topped Vacutainer tube

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

macromolecules
A viral cell in

Question 10

Stuart and Amie's media are examples of ______ media.

Accepted Answer

A) differential 
B) selective 
C) viral culture 
D) transport 
A) differential 
B) selective 
C) viral culture 
D) transport

Question 11

Mumps, measles, and polio are viral diseases transmitted by direct contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following infections is caused by a fungus?

Accepted Answer

A) Pneumocystis pneumonia 
B) Pyloric ulcers 
C) Rocky Mountain spotted fever 
D) Toxic shock syndrome 
A) Pneumocystis pneumonia 
B) Pyloric ulcers 
C) Rocky Mountain spotted fever 
D) Toxic shock syndrome

Question 13

The prefix staphylo- means that bacteria appear:

Accepted Answer

A) in coiled springs 
B) rod shaped 
C) in grapelike clusters 
D) in pairs 
A) in coiled springs 
B) rod shaped 
C) in grapelike clusters 
D) in pairs

Question 14

Candida albicans infection of the vagina frequently occurs after treatment with antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Parasitology includes the study of:

Accepted Answer

A) worms 
B) fungi 
C) bacteria 
D) rickettsiae 
A) worms 
B) fungi 
C) bacteria 
D) rickettsiae

Question 16

A chlamydia specimen must be transported to the laboratory on ice immediately after collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most pathogenic organisms remain viable at temperatures of ____° C.

Accepted Answer

A) 37 
B) 0 
C) 25 
D) All of the above 
A) 37 
B) 0 
C) 25 
D) All of the above

Question 18

Bacterial endospores allow a microorganism to survive harsh environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Rodent control is important for preventing the spread of diphtheria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Normal microbiota are:

Accepted Answer

A) never infectious 
B) found only on the skin 
C) resistant to all antibiotics 
D) involved in homeostasis 
A) never infectious 
B) found only on the skin 
C) resistant to all antibiotics 
D) involved in homeostasis

Exam 55: Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

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

The ideal means of sterilizing a wire inoculating loop between uses is:

Collection of a sample for a blood culture requires the use of a:

Which of the following is true about gonorrhea?

Which are not considered microorganisms?

To examine a skin scraping sample for fungal filaments, the medical assistant typically would put the sample in a drop of potassium hydroxide on a slide, cover it with a coverslip, and examine the specimen using a microscope.This type of preparation is called a(n) ________.

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:

Collection of a throat culture sample requires a:

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

Stuart and Amie's media are examples of ______ media.

Mumps, measles, and polio are viral diseases transmitted by direct contact.

Which of the following infections is caused by a fungus?

The prefix staphylo- means that bacteria appear:

Candida albicans infection of the vagina frequently occurs after treatment with antibiotics.

Parasitology includes the study of:

A chlamydia specimen must be transported to the laboratory on ice immediately after collection.

Most pathogenic organisms remain viable at temperatures of ____° C.

Bacterial endospores allow a microorganism to survive harsh environments.

Rodent control is important for preventing the spread of diphtheria.

Normal microbiota are:

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