MICRO BMEX Flashcards
Meningococcemia is
A. common during gonorrhea
B. associated with vascular hemorrhage and petechiae
C. caused by a Gram-positive diplococcus
D. All of these choices are correct
B. associated with vascular hemorrhage and petechiae
In the human _______ Escherichia coli begins to colonized while establishing infestation.
A. lungs
B. intestine
C. stomach
D. kidneys
D. kidneys
An 8-month-old infant has been brought to the ER with a high fever. Her parents indicated that she has not been eating or drinking well and has been very irritable until the last few hours during which she has only been minimally responsive. Suspecting meningitis, a spinal tap is done and the SF sample is sent to the lab for analysis. The white blood cell count on the sample is profoundly elevated, the protein content is elevated, and the glucose level is depressed. The Gram-stained smear shows Gram-positive cocci in pairs. Cultures are done and after overnight incubation, alpha hemolytic colonies are observed on the blood plate. These colonies contain Gram-positive cocci, which are catalase negative. An optochin susceptibility test is done and there is a large zone of inhibition around the disk. What is the identification of this isolate?
A. Viridans streptococci
B. Streptococcus pneumoniae
C. Neisseria meningitidis
D. Enterococcus faecalis
B. Streptococcus pneumoniae
In the lab, students were given two samples of bacteria; both were exposed to hydrogen peroxide. Bacterial sample #1 exhibited bubbles, whereas bacterial sample #2 did not. What enzyme was detected in sample #1?
A. Hydrolase
B. Helicase
C. Catalase
D. Lipase
C. Catalase
The most immediate result of destruction of a cell’s ribosomes would be
A. destruction of the cell’s DNA
B. formation of glycogen inclusions
C. material would not be able to cross the cell membrane
D. protein synthesis would stop
C. material would not be able to cross the cell
membrane
The M protein of Streptococcus pyogenes
A. is the basis for the organism belonging to Lancefield Group A
B. gives rise to a zone of beta hemolysis on blood agar
C. is also called streptokinase
D. protects against phagocytosis and enhances adherence
D. protects against phagocytosis and enhances adherence
Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Bacillus cereus and Clostridium perfringens?
A. They are both Gram-positive, endospore-forming bacteria
B. They are both obligate anaerobes
C. Symptoms of infection with either bacteria include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
D. They cause disease through contaminated foods
B. They are both obligate anaerobes
Which of the following makes possible the differentiation of members of the genus Mycobacterium and the genus Nocardia from other bacteria?
A. The capsule stain
B. The presence of flagella
C. The Gram stain
D. The acid-fast stain
C. The Gram stain
All of the following pertain to endotoxins, except they
A. can stimulate fever in the human body
B. are found in acid-fast bacterial cell walls
C. are specific bacterial cell wall lipids
D. can cause shock in the human body
B. are found in acid-fast bacterial cell walls
Which of the following does NOT pertain to Clostridium difficile infection?
A. It may be on the rise due to increased use of gastric acid inhibitors
B. It is a colitis that is a superinfection
C. It is a major cause of diarrhea in hospitals
D. It is due to ingestion of contaminated, improperly stored, cooked meats and gravies
D. It is due to ingestion of contaminated, improperly stored, cooked meats and gravies
Streptococcal pharyngitis involves all of the following, except
A. it is usually caused by the viridans streptococci
B. it causes redness, difficulty in swallowing, and fever
C. it can lead to serious sequelae
D. it can lead to scarlet fever if it is an erythrogenic toxin-producing stain
A. it is usually caused by the viridans streptococci
The outcome of the Gram stain is based on differences in the bacterial cell’s
A. inclusions
B. ribosomes
C. cell membrane
D. cell wall
D. cell wall
All of the following structures contribute to the ability of pathogenic bacteria to cause disease, except
A. capsule
B. fimbriae
C. Gram-negative outer membrane
D. inclusions
D. inclusions
Which of the following is NOT correct about Streptococcus pyogenes?
A. It can cause impetigo and erysipelas
B. Some of the streptococcal toxins act as superantigens
C. Humans are the only significant reservoir
D. Most strains do not have a capsule
D. Most strains do not have a capsule
If bacteria living in salty seawater were displaced to a freshwater environment, the cell structure that would prevent the cells from rupturing is the
A. capsule
B. cell membrane
C. endospore
D. cell wall
D. cell wall
The periplasmic space is
A. made up of lipopolysaccharides and phospholipids
B. an important reaction site for substances entering and leaving the cell
C. absent in Gram-negative bacteria Present
D. just external to the LPS layer of the outer membrane
B. an important reaction site for substances entering and leaving the cell
A pregnant sex worker is told she has a positive CAMP test and should be treated with a course of antibiotics. This test is indicative of
A. Group A Streptococci
B. Group B Streptococci
C. S. saprophyticus
D. S. epidermidis
B. Group B Streptococci
Bacterial cells could have any of the following appendages, except
A. fimbriae
B. cilia
C. flagella
D. sex pili
C. flagella
Which of the following does NOT pertain to infant botulism?
A. Symptoms include flaccid paralysis and respiratory complications
B. Neurotoxin is not involved in the disease process
C. Symptoms include “floppy baby” appearance
D. Ingested spores can germinate in the immature
intestines of the neonate
B. Neurotoxin is not involved in the disease process
A 48-year-old man has had nasal surgery and absorbent material has been inserted into his nasal cavity to control bleeding. Several hours ago he began to complain of a headache and has since developed a red rash over much of his body and is experiencing muscle cramps and diarrhea. His blood pressure has dropped to 75/50 mm Hg. This patient’s illness is most likely caused by
A. Staphylococcus aureus – toxic shock syndrome
toxin
B. Streptococcus pyogenes – streptolysin O
C. Streptococcus pyogenes – erythrogenic toxin
D. Staphylococcus aureus – exfoliative toxin
A. Staphylococcus aureus – toxic shock syndrome toxin
A prokaryotic cell wall that is primarily composed of peptidoglycan with small amounts of teichoic acid and lipoteichoic acid is _______ and would most likely stain _______.
A. Gram-positive; blue
B. Gram-negative; red
C. Gram-negative; blue
D. Gram-positive; red
A. Gram-positive; blue
Necrotizing fasciitis is
A. typically a sequelae of streptococcal pharyngitis
B. possibly caused by antibodies to Group A streptococci that cross-react with body tissues
C. not treatable with antimicrobic drugs
D. associated with strains of Streptococcus producing destructive enzymes and toxins
D. associated with strains of Streptococcus producing destructive enzymes and toxins
Which structure protects bacteria from being phagocytized?
A. Slime layer
B. Capsule
C. Cell membrane
D. Fimbriae
B. Capsule
In bacteria such as members of the Bacillus and Clostridium genera, nutrient depletion is likely to result in
A. sporulation
B. binary fission
C. plasmolysis
D. germination
A. sporulation