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BASIC MICROBIOLOGY

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The field of microbiology does not include the study of:   B. Bacteria  
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Media is:   A nutritional mixture specific to a particular type of bacteria.  
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Appropriate handling of specimens includes: A. Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) B. Washing hands often C. Wearing gloves D. All of the above   D. All of the above  
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Which of the following is not an important quality control measure?   Updating Occupational Safety and Health Administration manuals periodically  
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Which fluid is not collected in a sterile specimen container?   Stool Specimen  
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CSF cultures must tested as:   STAT specimen  
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All bacteria remain purple in the staining process if they are   Gram-postivite  
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Dermophytes can cause what type of infections?   Fungal  
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Most fecal specimens being tested for ova or parasitic infections are stored at what temperature?   Room temperature  
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Which organism is responsible for most yeast infections?   Candida Albicans  
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Aerobic   Living only in the presence of oxygen  
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Culture   The propagation of microorganisms in a special media conducive to growth  
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Genus   The classification between family and species  
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Anaerobic   Living only in the absence of oxygen  
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Mycology   The science and study of fungi  
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Dermatophytes   A fungal parasite that grows in the skin  
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Mordant   A substance that fixes a stain or dye  
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Inoculate   To place colonies of microorganism onto nutrient media  
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Nosocomial   Infection acquired in a hospital  
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Expectorate   the act of coughing up material from the air passages  
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Microbiology   The scientific study of microorganisms  
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Morphology   The science of structure and form without regard to function  
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Nematode   A class that includes the true roundworm or threadworm  
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Parasitology   The study of parasites  
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Pathogen   A microorganism or substance capable of producing disease  
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Common nosocomial infections are caused by   Staphylococcus  
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Some bacteria produce__________, which are so resistant that they can live 150,000 years   Spores  
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Septicemia is a   blood infections  
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Bacilli are   rod-shaped  
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Gram-Negative bacteria stain   pink  
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