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CMA SG Chapter 35

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What is defined as growth of only one microorganism on a nutrient surface or culture. Pure Culture
Diagnosis of a helminth infection requires what? Identifyig egg or larvae in stool, urine or blood sample
Most pathogenic organisms remain viable at temps of what? 37
What are considered to be microorganisms? Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa
In the scientific name Escherichia Coli, the name indicates what? Species
Sensitivity testing is used to determine what? Which antibiotics will be effective
What means "in glass" or "in the lab" because it is not occurring in a living body. In vitro
What is defined as an organism that is flexible as far as its oxygen requirement are concerned. Focultative
The Gram reaction a bacterium exhibits are the result of its what? Wall Structure
When staining bacteria, which color indicates Gram-positive bacteria Purple
What is defined as tightly coiled, spiral-shaped bacteria. Spirochete
What is defined as an organism that is unlikely transmitted by sexual contact. Nonvenereal
What is defined as an organism that is unlikely to be transmitted by airborne droplets. Non-airborne
What is defined as tiny, Gram-negative organism transmitted by blood sucking insects. Rickettasia
Fungo are classified as what? Eukaryotes
Which infections are caused by fungus? Mycoses
The prefix staphylo- means that bacteria appears in what? Cluster
The microbiology laboratory report for Mrs. Wallaces urine culture list 8 antibiotics, five of which are followed by the letter"S" this means what? Sensitive
What is Beta Hemolysis? Is best detected on a sheeps blood medium, it is caused by hemolysis of blood cells and refers to a clear zone around bacterial colonies growing on a sheeps blood medium.
The CLIA- waived test that assisted in the diagnosis of the stomach and duodenal ulcers detects what? Helicobacter Pylori
Spiral-Shaped bacteria are called what? Spirilla and spirochettes
Bacteria are classified as what? Prokaryotes
What is defined as molecules that are needed for metabolisms, examples include carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. nutrients
When writing the names of a microorganism what rules applies to the genius? The genius name is capitalized and italicized or (underlined).
A cellulose tape for pinworms require what? A length of cellulose tape to be touched against the anal folds to collect worms and a microscope to view the eggs that hare adhered to a length of cellulose tape
What is defined as specific structures inside a cell that perform cellular fuction. Organelles
What is defined as rod shaped bacteria. Bacilli
When staining bacteria, which color indicates a Gram-negative bacterium? Pink or Red
When acid-fast stain bacteria, which color indicates acid-fast bacteria? Red
The microbiology laboratory report Mrs. Smiths urine culture list eight antibiotics, three of which are followed by the letter "R" this means what? There antibiotics are not effective in destroying that particular organsism
The prefix diplo- means that bacteria appears in what? Pairs
The prefix strepto- means that bacteria appears in what? Chain
An organism causes tetanus or lock jaw is defined as what? Clostridium
What is defined as an organism that causes whooping cough? Bardetella pertussis
What are septum test? Legionelle testing for legionaires disease, acid-fast bacillus (AFB) testing for tuberculosis, and gram stains for bacterial or fungal infection
What is a mid-tubinate nasal specimen The patients head is tilted back at a 70 degree angle the swab is inserted parallel to the nostril floor until resistanceis met at the nasal turbinates, and the swab is usually inserted no more than 2 cm
When collecting a septum specimen, how long should the person avoid food before the sample is obtained? 1-2 hrs
What is defined as a growth of tiny fungi forming on a substance? Mold
What is defined as sexual reproduction in single celled organisms during which one cell divides into 2 daughter cells? Binary Fission
Mumps and measles are caused by what? Viruses
What is defined as able to live and grow? Viable
A long, whip-like outgrowth from a cell that helps the cell move is defined as what? Flagellum
What type of reproduction does not involve the fusion of male and female sex cell? Asexual Reproduction
True or False: InSure ONE is a screening test for colon cancer True
A mosquito, tick, and flea are exmaples of what? Vectors
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed if an organism isolated from CCMS urine specimen is found in pure culture and is present in a quality greater than what? 100,000 colony-forming units (CFU) per mL
What is defined as the CLIA waived test that assists in the diagnosis of Lyme disease detects. Rapid Lyme Antibody Test
What is defined as the CLIA-waived test that assists in the diagnosis of mononucleosis. Rapid infectious mononucleosis
How far is the swab for anterior nasal specimen inserted into the nostril? 1/2-3/4 of an inch
What is defined as an organism that dies in the presence of oxygen? Anaerobe
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