Question 1

Tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the feet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the organism that causes tuberculosis and also is an anaerobe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Infectious mononucleosis 
B)  Helicobacter pylori 
C)  Lyme disease 
D)  HIV 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Infectious mononucleosis 
B)  Helicobacter pylori 
C)  Lyme disease 
D)  HIV 
E)  All of the above

Question 5

__________ are specific structures within a cell that perform a particular cellular function.

Accepted Answer

ORGANELLES
Organelles are spec

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

Certain infectious diseases must be repo

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

CYSTS
Protozoa are often ident

Question 13

When bacteria are found in grapelike clusters, which of the following prefixes is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strepto- 
B)  Diplo- 
C)  Staphylo- 
D)  Tetrads 
E)  Sarcinae 
A)  Strepto- 
B)  Diplo- 
C)  Staphylo- 
D)  Tetrads 
E)  Sarcinae

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

BROAD-SPECTRUM ANTIBIOTICS
Ant

Question 16

Which of the following will need a blood sample for diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Salmonella 
B)  Tetanus 
C)  Legionnaires disease 
D)  Both B and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Salmonella 
B)  Tetanus 
C)  Legionnaires disease 
D)  Both B and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

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 18

The goal of maintaining the quality of a specimen is to make sure it remains _________.

Accepted Answer

VIABLE
The goal of m

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Negative rapid strep test results must be confirmed with a throat culture, because the rapid strep test is highly specific but not highly sensitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 48: Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the feet.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the organism that causes tuberculosis and also is an anaerobe.

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

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

__________ are specific structures within a cell that perform a particular cellular function.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When bacteria are found in grapelike clusters, which of the following prefixes is used?

The prefix staphylo- means that bacteria appear

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

Which of the following will need a blood sample for diagnosis?

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

The goal of maintaining the quality of a specimen is to make sure it remains _________.

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

Negative rapid strep test results must be confirmed with a throat culture, because the rapid strep test is highly specific but not highly sensitive.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting with the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting with Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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