Microbiology LearnSmart Lab Module 08 Quiz

Microbiology LearnSmart Lab Module 08 Quiz Question 1 1 out of 1 points Which of the following is a chemical means of controlling microbial growth? Selected Answer: Disinfect ant Question 2 1 out of 1 points The clear area where no bacteria are growing around the chemical disk is called a zone of inhibition. Selected Answer: Tru e Question 3 1 out of 1 points Which of the following processes removes or destroys endospores? Selected Answer: Sterilizati on Question 4 1 out of 1 points UV radiation causes the formation of adenine dimers. Selected Answer: Fals e Question 5 1 out of 1 points Based on the results of a disk diffusion antimicrobial susceptibility test, the growth of an organism was found to be signifcantly inhibited by the antimicrobial drug. Based on this observations, the bacteria is described as being __________ to the drug. Selected Answer: Suscepti ble Question 6 1 out of 1 points All of the following are possible outcomes of selective an antibiotic that is ineffective to treat a particular infection EXCEPT? Selected The targeted pathogen will decrease in number and the This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :08:16 GMT -05:00 This study resource was shared via CourseHAnswer: infection will resolve Question 7 1 out of 1 points Chlorohexidine, chlorxylenol, or iodine compounds are often found in antimicrobial soaps used as surgical scrubs. These are examples of ______________? Selected Answer: Antisepti cs Question 8 1 out of 1 points A bacterial strain has been isolated from a patient's urine specimen and a Kirby-Bauer susceptibility test has been performed on the strain. There is no zone of inhibition around Antibiotic X. Which statement correctly describes this situation? Selected Answer: The bacteria is resistant to Antibiotic X. Question 9 1 out of 1 points An antibiotic which interferes with the activity of ribosomes would have the most effect on which of the following? Selected Answer: Protein synthesis Question 10 1 out of 1 points Which is the preferred media for use with the Kirby-Bauer susceptibility test? Selected Answer: Mueller Hinton agar Question 11 1 out of 1 points In which items or situations might you want to reduce or limit microbial growth? Selected Answer: All of the above This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :08:16 GMT -05:00 This study resource was shared via CourseHQuestion 12 1 out of 1 points An antimicrobial, such as isoniazid, that is only effective against mycobacterial species would be referred to as a __________ drug. Selected Answer: Narrow spectrum Question 13 1 out of 1 points The wavelength of ultraviolet radiation is shorter than the wavelengths of visible light Selected Answer: Tru e Question 14 1 out of 1 points A drug which reduces the normal microbiota but doesn't effectively target the causative agent of an infection may actually make the infection worse. Selected Answer: Tru e Question 15 1 out of 1 points The sources of all antimicrobial drugs are fungi and other microorganisms. Selected Answer: Fals e This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :08:16 GMT -05:00 This study resource was shared via CourseH Powered by TCPDF ()