Unit 6 - Microbiology

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Gram positive bacilli

Question 2

What is essential for all bacterial growth?

Answer 2

Moisture

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

Question 4

Thrush is denied by all of the following:

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Coccidiomycosis, histoplasmosis, and brush are all considered:

Answer 5

Fungus

Question 6

Cocci are which of the following shapes:

Answer 6

Spherical

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Streptococci

Question 8

Diplococcus pneumonia is also known as:

Answer 8

Streptococci pneumonia

Question 9

Organism most transmitted by poor hand washing techniques:

Answer 9

Staphylococcus aureus

Question 10

A pyogenic organism is:

Answer 10

Pus-forming

Question 11

MRSA stands for:

Answer 11

Methacillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

Question 12

Common cause of epiglottitis:

Answer 12

Haemophilus influenza

Question 13

Common cause of whooping cough:

Answer 13

Bordatella pertussis

Question 14

Pneumonia that effects alcoholics:

Answer 14

Klebsiella pneumoniae

Question 15

Which of the following organisms are fungi?

Answer 15

Candida albicans

Question 16

TB is caused by a:

Answer 16

Bacteria

Question 17

Which is true regarding viruses?

Answer 17

They can pass through filters and cause the common cold

Question 18

Number one respiratory infection that is transmitted by respiratory devices:

Answer 18

Pseuomonas aeruginosa

Question 19

Parainfluenza virus causes:

Answer 19

Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)

Question 20

RSV stands for:

Answer 20

Respiratory syncytial virus

Question 21

Virus responsible for bronchiolitis in children < 1 year:

Answer 21

RSV

Question 22

Treatment of RSV that is rarely used today is:

Answer 22

Ribovirin

Question 23

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

Answer 23

HIV/Hepatitis B

Question 24

Which organism is characterized by green foul smelling sputum

Answer 24

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 25

All of the following apply to TB:

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Bacillus is considered a:

Answer 26

Rod

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Pseudamonas aeruginosa

Question 28

True or False: HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Universal precaustions consist of all of the following except:

Answer 29

Recapping needles

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Sex, transplacental, Iv drug use

Question 31

Valley fever is also known as:

Answer 31

Coccidiomycosis

Question 32

Candida albicans is the cause of:

Answer 32

Thrush

Question 33

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

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Antipyretics are used to:

Answer 34

Decrease body temperature

Question 35

Which of the following is an acid-fast bacilli?

Answer 35

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Kills bacteria

Question 37

Disinfection can be defined as:

Answer 37

The destruction of microorganisms by chemical methods

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Epidemic

Question 39

Which of the following bacteria produce an exotoxin?

Answer 39

Clostridium botulinum

Question 40

Autoclaving requires which of the following?

Answer 40

Heat, time, pressure, steam

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Septicemia

Question 42

Complete destruction of all forms of microorganisms is considered:

Answer 42

Sterilized

Question 43

For effective pasteurization, the water temperature should be at:

Answer 43

70 degrees C

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Viruses, spores, fungi

Question 45

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

Answer 45

10 hours

Question 46

Microorganisms capable of causing a disease are called:

Answer 46

Pathogens

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Ethylene oxide

Question 48

Another name for Acid-fast is Ziehl Neelsen

Answer 48

True

Question 49

Coughing and sneezing are body defenses

Answer 49

True

Question 50

A low grade temperature should be treated immediately

Answer 50

False