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Unit 6 - Microbiology Flashcards

1
Q

In a gram-stain analysis which of the following would appear as a long, blue, rod-shaped organism

A

Gram positive bacilli

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2
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What is essential for all bacterial growth?

A

Moisture

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3
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A cascade has a green color to the water. It is most likely contaminated with which of the following organisms:

A

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

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4
Q

Thrush is denied by all of the following:

A

White ulcers on the mouth, prevalent in newborns, caused by overuse of antibiotics

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5
Q

Coccidiomycosis, histoplasmosis, and brush are all considered:

A

Fungus

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6
Q

Cocci are which of the following shapes:

A

Spherical

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7
Q

The pathogen which commonly is the cause of upper respiratory infection is:

A

Streptococci

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8
Q

Diplococcus pneumonia is also known as:

A

Streptococci pneumonia

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9
Q

Organism most transmitted by poor hand washing techniques:

A

Staphylococcus aureus

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10
Q

A pyogenic organism is:

A

Pus-forming

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11
Q

MRSA stands for:

A

Methacillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

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12
Q

Common cause of epiglottitis:

A

Haemophilus influenza

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13
Q

Common cause of whooping cough:

A

Bordatella pertussis

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14
Q

Pneumonia that effects alcoholics:

A

Klebsiella pneumoniae

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15
Q

Which of the following organisms are fungi?

A

Candida albicans

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16
Q

TB is caused by a:

A

Bacteria

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17
Q

Which is true regarding viruses?

A

They can pass through filters and cause the common cold

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18
Q

Number one respiratory infection that is transmitted by respiratory devices:

A

Pseuomonas aeruginosa

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19
Q

Parainfluenza virus causes:

A

Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)

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20
Q

RSV stands for:

A

Respiratory syncytial virus

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21
Q

Virus responsible for bronchiolitis in children < 1 year:

A

RSV

22
Q

Treatment of RSV that is rarely used today is:

A

Ribovirin

23
Q

Two viruses that should always be in blood and body precautions:

A

HIV/Hepatitis B

24
Q

Which organism is characterized by green foul smelling sputum

A

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

25
Q

All of the following apply to TB:

A

Organism is transmitted via droplet nuclei, the patient should be in respiratory isolation, with the evolution of AIDS, TB is on the rise

26
Q

Bacillus is considered a:

A

Rod

27
Q

The organism that stains florescent green and foul smelling on a Petri-dish:

A

Pseudamonas aeruginosa

28
Q

True or False: HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus

A

True

29
Q

Universal precaustions consist of all of the following except:

A

Recapping needles

30
Q

Transmission of the HIV virus is by all of the following:

A

Sex, transplacental, Iv drug use

31
Q

Valley fever is also known as:

A

Coccidiomycosis

32
Q

Candida albicans is the cause of:

A

Thrush

33
Q

Pneumocystis carinii (Jiroveci) is considered all of the following:

A

An acute pneumonia found in AIDS patients, fatalitis is in excess of 50%, treated with pentamadine

34
Q

Antipyretics are used to:

A

Decrease body temperature

35
Q

Which of the following is an acid-fast bacilli?

A

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

36
Q

Which of the following statements describes the action of a bactericidal agent?

A

Kills bacteria

37
Q

Disinfection can be defined as:

A

The destruction of microorganisms by chemical methods

38
Q

Which term applies to a localized sudden increase of a disease in a particular community?

A

Epidemic

39
Q

Which of the following bacteria produce an exotoxin?

A

Clostridium botulinum

40
Q

Autoclaving requires which of the following?

A

Heat, time, pressure, steam

41
Q

A condition in which pathogens and their associated toxins are present in the blood is:

A

Septicemia

42
Q

Complete destruction of all forms of microorganisms is considered:

A

Sterilized

43
Q

For effective pasteurization, the water temperature should be at:

A

70 degrees C

44
Q

A sterilizing agent kills which of the following types of organisms:

A

Viruses, spores, fungi

45
Q

When utilizing a solution of gluteraldehyde, how long should equipment be soaked for true sterilization?

A

10 hours

46
Q

Microorganisms capable of causing a disease are called:

A

Pathogens

47
Q

Which of the following agents is commonly utilized for gas sterilization?

A

Ethylene oxide

48
Q

Another name for Acid-fast is Ziehl Neelsen

A

True

49
Q

Coughing and sneezing are body defenses

A

True

50
Q

A low grade temperature should be treated immediately

A

False

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