Normal Flora and Environmental Sampling Flashcards
Resident microorganism that does not produce a disease
Normal flora
An infection brought about by microorganisms in hospitals
Nosocomial infection
Individuals with low immunity
Compromised individuals
Mode of environmental sampling that uses agar plate
Surface sampling
Mode of environmental sampling that is used to assess the environment for microbial sanitation and individually identify microorganism that may be a potential hazard to the health of individuals
Surface sampling
Mode of environmental sampling that is used to monitor air conditions and prevent contamination of pathogen
Air sampling
Mode of environmental sampling that is done by drawing volume of air over culture media in petridishes
Air sampling
Size of bacteria
Less than 1mm micrometers to 5-10 micrometers
Category of cultural characteristics of bacteria:
The periphery of colonies
Margin
Category of cultural characteristics of bacteria:
Entire (even)
Margin
Category of cultural characteristics of bacteria:
Undulate (wavy)
Margin
Category of cultural characteristics of bacteria:
Filamentous
Margin
Category of cultural characteristics of bacteria:
Lobate
Margin
Category of cultural characteristics of bacteria:
Serrated (erose)
Margin
Category of cultural characteristics of bacteria:
Curled
Margin
Category of cultural characteristics of bacteria:
Smooth (shiny)
Surface texture
Category of cultural characteristics of bacteria:
Rough (dull and granular)
Surface texture