Microbiology for Central Service Techs.

Question 1

Healthy people do not harbor or transmit bacteria

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Anaerobic bacteria require oxygen to live.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Viruses are larger than bacteria.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The spore is the control unit of a cell.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Staphylococcus is classified as a gram-positive bacteria.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

All microorganisms are harmful to humans.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Spores help some microorganisms survive in adverse conditions.

Answer 7

Ture

Question 8

All bacteria require the same conditions to live and grow.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Psychrophiles grow best in warm temperatures.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

When cleaning prion-contaminated instruments no special cleaning procedures are requires, only following standard cleaning protocols and the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use is necessary.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Microorganisms reproduce by a process called

Answer 11

binary fission

Question 12

Bacteria that cause disease are called

Answer 12

pathogens

Question 13

The part of the cell that controls cell function is the

Answer 13

nucleus

Question 14

The virus that causes hepatitis B is transmitted by

Answer 14

blood

Question 15

____________ is an example of a fungus.

Answer 15

Athlete’s foot