Question 1

The determination of the type of pathogen on a culture plate is referred to as a(n) ________ analysis of the specimen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The determination of the type of pathogen...

Question 2

In which of the following is a specimen spread thinly and unevenly across a slide?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stain
B)   Smear
C)   Culture
D)   Wet mount
E)   C&SF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following reproduce by budding?

Accepted Answer

A)   Viruses
B)   Protozoans
C)   Yeasts
D)   Molds
E)   ParasitesF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following cause eye disease, venereal disease, and a form of pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spirilla
B)   Rickettsiae
C)   Chlamydiae
D)   Mycobacteria
E)   MycoplasmasF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Diplococci bacteria are responsible for causing ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   boils, acne, and abscesses
B)   gonorrhea and some forms of meningitis
C)   gastroenteritis and tetanus
D)   syphilis and Lyme disease
E)   tuberculosis.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

A(n) ________ ________ stain is used to identify bacteria that have a waxy cell wall, such as the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ ________ stain is used to...

Question 7

A distinct group of organisms seen on the surface of the culture medium is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A distinct group of organisms seen on...

Question 8

A(n) ________ agent is a living microorganism or its toxin that may cause human disease. A label with this and a biohazard symbol must be affixed to a package containing a microbiologic specimen sent through the mail.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ agent is a living microorganism...

Question 9

Three-year-old Tyler's parents report that he has had a runny nose and a mild cough for the last several days. They brought him to the clinic because the coughing has become "terrible" during the past 24 hours. While getting the history from the parents, you notice a "whoop" sound as Tyler inhales after a severe coughing spell. Which of the following diseases is the most probable cause of Tyler's cough?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tetanus
B)   Diphtheria
C)   Croup
D)   Rubella
E)   PertussisF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Procedures for packaging and labeling a specimen for mail delivery are set by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   OSHA
B)   EPA
C)   WHO
D)   CDC
E)   AHAF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 11

The organism pictured here spreads bacteria that causes Lyme disease and is considered a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   parasitic insect
B)   protozoan
C)   rickettsiae
D)   parasitic worm
E)   chlamydiaeF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The spiral-shaped bacterium pictured here is classified as a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   bacillus
B)   coccus
C)   spirillum
D)   vibrio
E)   parasiteF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following types of bacteria are responsible for diseases such as cholera?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spirilla
B)   Vibrios
C)   Staphylococci
D)   Bacilli
E)   StreptococciF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Which type of bacteria causes boils, acne, abscesses, food poisoning, and a type of pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diplococci
B)   Spirilla
C)   Staphylococci
D)   Streptococci
E)   BacilliF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

A specimen may be directly viewed as a(n) ________ ________, which is a preparation of a specimen in a liquid that allows the organisms to remain alive and mobile while they are being identified.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A specimen may be directly viewed as...

Question 16

Which of the following are bacteria that grow best in the presence of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mordants
B)   Aerobes
C)   Keratins
D)   Anaerobes
E)   Facultative specimensF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

A substance that can intensify or deepen the response of a specimen to a stain is called a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   keratin
B)   mordant
C)   agar
D)   colony
E)   cultureF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

A specimen may be directly viewed as a(n) ________, in which a specimen is spread thinly and evenly across a slide.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A specimen may be directly viewed as...

Question 19

Bacteria that grow best in the absence of oxygen are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bacteria that grow best in the absence...

Question 20

Determination of the number of bacteria present in specimens is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   quantitative analysis
B)   sensitivity testing
C)   qualitative analysis
D)   staining
E)   inoculationF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

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Which of the following types of bacteria are responsible for diseases such as cholera?

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Which of the following are bacteria that grow best in the presence of oxygen?

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A(n) ________ agent is a living microorganism or its toxin that may cause human disease. A label with this and a biohazard symbol must be affixed to a package containing a microbiologic specimen sent through the mail.

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Procedures for packaging and labeling a specimen for mail delivery are set by ____.

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A specimen may be directly viewed as a(n) ________, in which a specimen is spread thinly and evenly across a slide.

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A distinct group of organisms seen on the surface of the culture medium is called a(n) ________.

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Diplococci bacteria are responsible for causing ____.

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The organism pictured here spreads bacteria that causes Lyme disease and is considered a ____.

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A specimen may be directly viewed as a(n) , which is a preparation of a specimen in a liquid that allows the organisms to remain alive and mobile while they are being identified.

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Which type of bacteria causes boils, acne, abscesses, food poisoning, and a type of pneumonia?

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The spiral-shaped bacterium pictured here is classified as a ____.

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Which of the following reproduce by budding?

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A(n) stain is used to identify bacteria that have a waxy cell wall, such as the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.

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The determination of the type of pathogen on a culture plate is referred to as a(n) ________ analysis of the specimen.

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In which of the following is a specimen spread thinly and unevenly across a slide?

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Determination of the number of bacteria present in specimens is called ____.

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Bacteria that grow best in the absence of oxygen are referred to as ________.

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Which of the following cause eye disease, venereal disease, and a form of pneumonia?

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Which of the following types of bacteria are responsible for diseases such as cholera?

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A(n) ________ agent is a living microorganism or its toxin that may cause human disease. A label with this and a biohazard symbol must be affixed to a package containing a microbiologic specimen sent through the mail.

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Procedures for packaging and labeling a specimen for mail delivery are set by ____.

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Which type of bacteria causes boils, acne, abscesses, food poisoning, and a type of pneumonia?

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The determination of the type of pathogen on a culture plate is referred to as a(n) ________ analysis of the specimen.

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In which of the following is a specimen spread thinly and unevenly across a slide?

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Determination of the number of bacteria present in specimens is called ____.

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