BIOL 3150 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
When is the best time to collect a specimen for culture?
At the time of a temperature evaluation.
Sterile containers
Containers free of any and all bacteria and microorganisms.
Nonsterile containers
Containers not free of any and all bacteria and microorganisms.
What information is needed when labeling a specimen?
At least two patient identifiers (name, birthdate, social security number, hospital ID,
etc.), time and date of collection, and collector's name and signature.
What is transport media and why is it important?
Solutions that preserve the viability of specimens during transport.
Most common source of contamination and how contamination usually come
about in these samples in a hospital setting.
Nosocomial infections are caused by healthcare works touching medical objects without
gloves or washing hands.
BAP media
Tests for the ability of an organism to produce hemolysins (enzymes that damage red
blood cells).
MAC media
Only grows gram-negative bacteria.
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
When is the best time to collect a specimen for culture?
At the time of a temperature evaluation.
Sterile containers
Containers free of any and all bacteria and microorganisms.
Nonsterile containers
Containers not free of any and all bacteria and microorganisms.
What information is needed when labeling a specimen?
At least two patient identifiers (name, birthdate, social security number, hospital ID,
etc.), time and date of collection, and collector's name and signature.
What is transport media and why is it important?
Solutions that preserve the viability of specimens during transport.
Most common source of contamination and how contamination usually come
about in these samples in a hospital setting.
Nosocomial infections are caused by healthcare works touching medical objects without
gloves or washing hands.
BAP media
Tests for the ability of an organism to produce hemolysins (enzymes that damage red
blood cells).
MAC media
Only grows gram-negative bacteria.
