COT Flashcards : Microbiology 3%

Question 1

Epidemic adenovirus keratoconjunctivitis is transmitted through

A. finger to eye
B. applanation tonometry
C. fluorescein solutions
D. kissing

Answer 1

B. applanation tonometry

Question 2

Cytology is the study of

A. microbial organisms
B. cell types
C. gram and Giemsa smears
D. adenoviruses

Answer 2

B. cell types

Question 3

A sample of discharge or tissue cells obtained by scraping is a

A. smudge
B. fragment
C. smear
D. specimen

Answer 3

C. smear

Question 4

What is the MOST prevalent cell type in scraping from allergic conjunctivitis

A. Basophils
B. Eosinophils
C. Lymphocytes
D. Neutrophils

Answer 4

B. Eosinophils

Question 5

What protozoan organism can cause corneal infections?

A. Acanthamoeba
B. Pseudomonas
C. Fusarium
D. Adenovirus

Answer 5

A. Acanthamoeba

Question 6

What is the main purpose of aseptic technique?

A. Non-sterile touches clean
B. Sterile touches sterile
C. Sterile touches clean
D. Clean touches clean

Answer 6

B. Sterile touches sterile