The Medical Assistant Study Set 2

___________ are tiny, gram-negative organisms transmitted by blood-sucking insects.

The Gram reaction a bacterium exhibits is the result of its

An organism that is flexible as far as its oxygen requirements are concerned is called a(n)

Both bacteria and fungi can be

Beta hemolysis

The prefix staphylo- means that bacteria appear

Tightly coiled, spiral-shaped bacteria are called

Which of the following infections is caused by a fungus?

Cultures for which two organisms should not be refrigerated after collection?

Microscopically, a sputum specimen containing positive AFB appears

An organism that is unlikely to be transmitted by sexual contact is

Microscopically, a gram-negative bacterium appears as

In the scientific name Escherichia coli, the name coli indicates the

Which are not considered microorganisms?

Diagnosis of a helminth infection requires a

An organism that is unlikely to be transmitted by airborne droplets is

Most pathogenic organisms remain viable at temperatures of ____° C.

Sensitivity testing is used to determine

An anaerobic organism is most likely to be isolated from a(n)

Which color indicates gram-positive bacteria?