MMSC438 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE REVIEW
●● Workflow in the Microbiology Lab - Analytical Phase
Answer: -Direct testing (type of specimen that you see will determine
what you need to do next)
-Plating, ID
-Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
●● Workflow in the Microbiology Lab - Post-analytical Phase
Answer: -Record keeping
-Review (make sure controls worked)
-Reporting (in a timely manner)
●● Standard Precautions apply to:
Answer: -Blood
-Semen
-Normally sterile fluids
-Saliva from dental procedures
-Vaginal secretions
-Amniotic fluid
, ●● Standard Precautions do NOT apply to (unless grossly bloody):
Answer: -Feces
-Nasal secretions
-Sputum
-Sweat
-Tears
-Urine
-Vomitus
●● Specimen Labeling - Specimen Container
Answer: -Sterile, except feces
-Patient name
-Hospital ID number
-Location (room number or outpatient)
-Physician
-Culture site (i.e. source of specimen)
-Date and time of collection
●● Specimen Labeling - Requisition Slip
Answer: -Patient name and unique identifier
-Patient age and sex
TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE REVIEW
●● Workflow in the Microbiology Lab - Analytical Phase
Answer: -Direct testing (type of specimen that you see will determine
what you need to do next)
-Plating, ID
-Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
●● Workflow in the Microbiology Lab - Post-analytical Phase
Answer: -Record keeping
-Review (make sure controls worked)
-Reporting (in a timely manner)
●● Standard Precautions apply to:
Answer: -Blood
-Semen
-Normally sterile fluids
-Saliva from dental procedures
-Vaginal secretions
-Amniotic fluid
, ●● Standard Precautions do NOT apply to (unless grossly bloody):
Answer: -Feces
-Nasal secretions
-Sputum
-Sweat
-Tears
-Urine
-Vomitus
●● Specimen Labeling - Specimen Container
Answer: -Sterile, except feces
-Patient name
-Hospital ID number
-Location (room number or outpatient)
-Physician
-Culture site (i.e. source of specimen)
-Date and time of collection
●● Specimen Labeling - Requisition Slip
Answer: -Patient name and unique identifier
-Patient age and sex
