Mycobacteria Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ASCP Review Microbiology questions correctly answered 2023Which of the following is the correct temperature at which an autoclave must be run? -37*C -121*C -25*C 121*C How long is an autoclave run? 15 mins How many lbs per square inch of pressure is necessary when using an autoclave? 15 lbs/sq in Which of the following is the correct depth and pH of a Mueller Hinton plate? -6mm and pH 7.2-7.4 -3mm and pH 6.5-6.8 -4mm and 7.2-7.4 4mm and pH 7.2-7.4 What i...

HISTOTECHNOLOGY TEST 2 YEAR 3 What stains are used for the detection of acid fast bacteria? - correct answers Kinyoun, Ziel-Neelson, Fite, Auramine-rhodamine fluorescence List the types of pathogenic microorganisms - correct answers Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, Protozoans, Prions Which microorganism requires extended time in formic acid to be inactivated? - correct answers prions What clues may be present on an H and E to indicate the need for microorganism staining? - correct answers inc...

After exposure to toxic fumes, a pt gradually develops cough and dyspnea, he most likely has: - Acute Bronchiolitis Risk factors for development of bronchiolitis in the adult pt include: a. exposure to toxic fumes b. viral infection c. organ transplant d. systemic lupus erythematosus e. all of the above - e. all of the above Connective tissue disease (SLE) Treatment for a pt with proliferative bronchiolitis includes________________ for ___-___ months, then tapered to 20-40 mg/day - Pre...

disease-causing microorganisms are called - Answer- pathogens the microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are called - Answer- decomposers the microorganisms that do NOT have a nucleus in their cells are called - Answer- prokaryotes when humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms the process is called - Answer- genetic engineering which of the following is NOT considered a microorganism? A) mosquito B) protozoa C) viruses D) fungi - An...

Bugs that don't G stain well? - These Rascals May Microscopically Lack Color - Treponema, Rickettsia, Mycobacteria, Mycoplasma, Legionella, Chlamydia. Bugs visualized by Giemsa stain? - Borrelia, Plasmodium, trypanosomes, Chlamydia. Bug visualized by PAS stain? - Tropheryma whippelii. Organisms identified by Siehl-Neelsen (carbol fuchsin) stain? - Acid-fast organisms (Mycobacterium > Nocardia). Bug visualized by India ink? - Cryptococcus. Bugs visualized by silver stain? - Pneumocysti...

After exposure to toxic fumes, a pt gradually develops cough and dyspnea, he most likely has: correct answer: Acute Bronchiolitis Risk factors for development of bronchiolitis in the adult pt include: a. exposure to toxic fumes b. viral infection c. organ transplant d. systemic lupus erythematosus e. all of the above correct answer: e. all of the above Connective tissue disease (SLE) Treatment for a pt with proliferative bronchiolitis includes________________ for ___-___ months, th...

Disinfection - destruction of vegetative pathogens; usually on inanimate objects. Antiseptic - agent which prevents bact. contamination and growth; usually on living tissue. Which agent doesn't necessarily work better at higher concentrations? - Alcohol, 70% (goldie lock zone)(60-80% most effective) (Ethyl and Isopropyl) -Alcohol is very effective to resistant to inactivation by organic materials (halogens are not good at this) Name the factors that affect a disinfectant activity. - -Cont...

hypersensitivity CORRECT ANSWER-an allergic immune response to an antigen high-level infection CORRECT ANSWER-process of inactivating bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, and viruses BUT NOT large # of spores Hep B surface antibody (anti-HBs) CORRECT ANSWER-protective antibody against Hep B Hep B e Antigen (HBeAg) CORRECT ANSWER-found in serum during acute/chronic Hep B infection. Indicative of viral replication and increasing infection. Hep B surface antigen (HBsAg) CORRECT ANSWER-serolog...

After exposure to toxic fumes, a pt gradually develops cough and dyspnea, he most likely has: - correct answer Acute Bronchiolitis Risk factors for development of bronchiolitis in the adult pt include: a. exposure to toxic fumes b. viral infection c. organ transplant d. systemic lupus erythematosus e. all of the above - correct answer e. all of the above Connective tissue disease (SLE) Treatment for a pt with proliferative bronchiolitis includes________________ for ___-___ months...

ASCP recalls 3 pairs of hooklets in an ovum Correct Answer: Hymenolepis Diminuta Which is the agent of hand, foot and mouth disease of humans? Correct Answer: Coxsackie A. Detection of antigen in urine specimen can be used for which of the following type of pneumonia infection a. Fusobacterium B. Y. Pestis C. Legionella D. Mycobacterium TB. Correct Answer: Legionella Antler hyphae found in ... Correct Answer: Microsporum Audouinii What grows on chocolate agar Correct Answ...