Microbial Techniques For Diagnosis Of Infection - Microbiology | Biology+

Course

Microbiology

Study Pack

Set 1: The Invisible World

Set 2: Biological Reactions in Microbial Cells

Set 3: Bacteria

Set 4: Genes and Biotechnology

Set 5: Viruses and Viral Diseases

Set 6: Eucaryotic Microorganisms: Fungi, protozoa and Multicellular Organisms

Set 7: Hostmicrobe Interactions and Principles of Disease

Set 8: Epidemiology: How Diseases Are Spread

Set 9: The Bodys Defence Systems

Set 10: Pathogenic Mechanisms and Evasion Strategies of Microorganisms

Set 11: Principles of Sterilisation and Disinfection

Set 12: Antimicrobial Therapy

Set 13: Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities

Set 14: Issues in Public Health

Set 15: Microbial Techniques for Diagnosis of Infection

Set 16: Skin, wound and Eye Infections

Set 17: Respiratory Tract Infections

Set 18: Gastrointestinal Tract Infections

Set 19: Cardiovascular and Multisystem Infections

Set 20: Infections of the Nervous System

Set 21: Infections of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

Set 15 Microbial Techniques For Diagnosis Of Infection

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Set 15 Microbial Techniques For Diagnosis Of Infection

(Multiple Choice)

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Which specimen is most commonly collected for the laboratory diagnosis of septicaemia?

A)Blood.
B)CSF.
C)Sputum.
D)Throat swab.
E)MSU.

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following statements concerning the laboratory diagnosis of urinary tract infections is TRUE?

A)All urine samples contain some microorganisms because the bladder has a normal microbiota.
B)A midstream specimen of urine (MSU)is usually the most appropriate specimen to collect.
C)Urine is toxic for all microorganisms and thus should not be allowed to stand after collection.
D)Any bacteria found in a urine specimen is indicative of infection.
E)Contamination of a urine specimen is usually by microorganisms from the air.

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

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Which specimen is most commonly collected for the laboratory diagnosis of pneumonia?

A)Nasopharyngeal suction.
B)CSF.
C)Sputum.
D)Throat swab.
E)MSU.

Answer