Questions - Random Flashcards

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Hematocrit

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Separate blood

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What is the function of glucose in the body?

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Chief source of energy for the body

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3
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The hormone that enables glucose to enter the body?

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Insulin

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4
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The normal range for a fasting blood glucose is

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70-99

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5
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Recommended glucose levels for a diabetic patient BEFORE MEALS is..

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80-120

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Bacili

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Rod-shaped bacteria

Example: A spore - a hard thick-walled capsule formed by some bacteria.

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Disease’s caused by bacilli

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Tetanus, pertussis- effects children more commonly, tuberculosis- SUPER bad cough/lung disease and super contagious

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Microbiology

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The study of living things

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9
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What is that characteristics of Cocci

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Shape is round

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Bacilli

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Rod-shaped bacteria & forms spores

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Escherichia coli - E.coli

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Is a bacillus bacteria

- normally harmless

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Spirilla

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Spiral or curved shaped bacteria

- causes syphilis (treponema pallidum)

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13
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Viruses can effect

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Plants, animals and humans

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14
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Diseases caused by viruses

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Influenza - flu
Chicken pox - varicella 
Rubeola - measles 
Rubella - German measles 
Mumps
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Oil immersion

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Provides highest magnification
To view
- microorganisms
- Blood cells

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Oil immersion - exposed to air

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Does not dry out when exposed to air

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Extraneous microorganisms

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Undesirable microorganisms that can enter the specimen in various ways.
- Can cause inaccurate results

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Microbiologic Specimen collection - swab

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To prevent inaccurate results make sure not to allow the swab to touch surrounding areas.

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Delay in processing specimens can cause

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Death of pathogens or overgrowth of specimen by normal flora

20
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Transport medium

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  • Prevents drying of specimen

* Preserves specimen in its original state

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Wound specimen

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Must be collected from within the wound (rather than from the surface)

• usually two swabs

22
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Streptococcal sore throat - bacteria in chains

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Causative agent: group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal

• more commonly seen in kids

23
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Sequela

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A secondary condition that occurs as a result of less primary infections.

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Sensitivity testing

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Allows us to determine what the best antibiotics to use for specific bacteria.

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Sensitivity testing is preformed on a
Pure culture | - Dis-diffusion method (most common)
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If the pathogen is susceptible to an antibiotic:
Clear zone with a bacterial growth around this indicates antibiotic as effective against pathogen
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If the pathogen is resistant to an antibiotic
No clear zone around disc
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Examining specimen in a fixed state is
Alive but not moving
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Examining specimen in a living state
Microorganisms are free to move about | • Wet Mount is most commonly used method
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Gram Stain
Bacteria in a smear is colorless making them difficult to identify. That is why a gram staining is performed.
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Gram-positive bacteria
Exhibits a purple color
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Gram-negative bacteria
Bacteria was unable to retain purple/lavender dye so it’s counterstained with a red dye.
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Gram-positive bacterias:
* Streptococcal sore throat * Scarlet fever * Rheumatic fever * Diphtheria
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Gram-negative bacterias:
* Whooping cough * Gonorrhea * Meningitis
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Categories of gram stained bacteria:
Gram-negative rods Gram-positive rods Gram-positive cocci Gram-negative cocci Example: Gonorrhea caused by a gram-negative diplococcus