Microbiology Midterm 2117 Questions with Correct Answers

An antiseptic CORRECT ANSWER is used on the skin Would an autoclave be a good way to sterilize surgical instruments? CORRECT ANSWER yes Would an autoclave be a good way to sterilize blood before a blood transfusion? CORRECT ANSWER no How are the plates incubated? CORRECT ANSWER upside-down A typical pressure in your car tire is around 35psi. Is that higher or lower than the pressure in the autoclave? CORRECT ANSWER higher If someone tells you that a certain item has been disinfected, you assume that CORRECT ANSWER there are only a few microorganisms or viruses present A chemical that kills all microorganisms and viruses would be called a CORRECT ANSWER sterilant What is the purpose of a spread plate? CORRECT ANSWER isolate and grow colonies MSDS (also referred to as Safety Data Sheets), are available for all chemicals used in microbiology lab. CORRECT ANSWER true Beakers of ethanol should be kept away from the Bunsen burner flames CORRECT ANSWER true What is attached to the nosepiece of the microscope? CORRECT ANSWER objectives