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Test Bank for Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology | 7th Edition by Connie R. Mahon – Chapters 1–41This complete test bank for the Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology (7th Edition) by Connie R. Mahon provides in-depth coverage of chapters 1 through 41, offering expertly crafted exam-style questions with accurate answers. Designed to reinforce understanding of microbiological principles, clinical diagnostics, laboratory techniques, and infectious disease identification, this resource supports students and professionals preparing for exams in medical microbiology and clinical laboratory science. Each question aligns with current scientific standards and promotes critical thinking, making it an essential study companion for mastering diagnostic microbiology.

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Test Bank For Textbook Of Diagnostic Microbiology
7th Edition By Connie R. Mahon
Chapters 1 - 41

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Tableof contents
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Part 1: Introduction to Clinical Microbiology
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Chapter 1. Bacterial Cell Structure, Physiology, Metabolism, and Genetics
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Chapter2. Host-Parasite Interaction
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Chapter3. The LaboratoryRole in Infection Control
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Chapter4. Control ofMicroorganisms: Disinfection, Sterilization, and MicrobiologySafety
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Chapter5.Performance Improvement intheMicrobiologyLaboratory
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Chapter 6. Specimen Collection and Processing
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Chapter 7. Microscopic Examination ofMaterials from Infected Sites
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Chapter8. Use ofColonyMorphologyfor the Presumptive Identification ofMicroorganisms
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Chapter9. BiochemicalIdentificationofGram-NegativeBacteria
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Chapter10. Immunodiagnosis ofInfectious Diseases
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Chapter 11. Applications ofMolecular Diagnostics
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Chapter12.Antibacterial Mechanisms ofActionandBacterialResistance Mechanisms
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Chapter 13. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
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Part2:LaboratoryIdentificationof SignificantIsolates
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Chapter14. Staphylococci j j




Chapter 15. Streptococcus, Enterococcus, and Other Catalase-Negative, Gram-Positive Cocci
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Chapter 16. Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacilli
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Chapter 17. Neisseria Species and Moraxella catarrhalis
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Chapter 18. Haemophilus, HACEK, Legionella and Other Fastidious Gram-Negative Bacilli
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Chapter 19. Enterobacteriaceae
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Chapter 20. Vibrio, Aeromonas, and Campylobacter Species
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Chapter 21. Nonfermenting and Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacilli
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Chapter 22. Anaerobes ofClinical Importance
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Chapter 23. The Spirochetes j j j




Chapter 24. Chlamydia, Rickettsia, and Similar Organisms
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Chapter25. MycoplasmaandUreaplasma
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Chapter 26. Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
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Chapter 27. Medically Significant Fungi
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Chapter 28. Diagnostic Parasitology
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Chapter 29. Clinical Virology
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Chapter 30.AgentsofBioterrorand Forensic Microbiology
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Chapter31. Biofilms: Architects ofDisease
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Part 3: Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: and Organ SystemApproach to Diagnostic Microbiology
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Chapter32.Upperand Lower RespiratoryTractInfections
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Chapter 33. Skinand Soft Tissue Infections
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Chapter 34. Gastrointestinal Infections and Food Poisoning
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Chapter 35. Infections ofthe CentralNervous System
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Chapter 36. Bacteremia and Sepsis
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Chapter 37. UrinaryTract Infections
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Chapter 38. Genital Infections and SexuallyTransmitted Infections
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Chapter 39. Infections in Special Populations
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Chapter40.Zoonotic Diseases j j j




Chapter41. Ocular Infectionsj j j




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,Chapter01: Bacterial Cell Structure, Physiology,Metabolism, and Genetics
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of Diagnostic Microbiology, 7th Edition Test Bank
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1. Tosurvive, microbial inhabitants havelearnedto adapt byvarying all ofthe following, except
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a. growth rate. j




b. growth in all atmospheric conditions. j j j j




c. growth at particular temperatures. j j j




d. bacterial shape. j




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Thechapterbeginsbydiscussingthewaymicrobialinhabitantshavehadto evolveto survive in many
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differentniches andhabitats.Itdiscusses slowgrowers,rapid growers, and replication withscarceor
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abundantnutrients,underdifferentatmosphericconditions, temperature requirements,andcell
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structure.Bacterialshapeasaformofevolutionisnot discussed. j j j j j j j j j j




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2. Who was considered the father ofprotozoology and bacteriology?
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a. Antonvan Leeuwenhoek j j




b. LouisPasteur j




c. Carl Landsteiner j




d. Michael Douglas j




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ThebookdiscussesAntonvanLeeuwenhoekastheinventorofthemicroscopeandthefirst person
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toseethe“beasties.”Sotheydubbedhimthefatherofprotozoologyandbacteriology. Theother
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three individuals werenot discussed.
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3. Prokaryoticcells have which of the following structures in their cytoplasm? j j j j j j j j j j




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b. Ribosomes
c. Mitochondria
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Allthe structures listed arefound in eukaryotic cells,but ribosomes are the onlyonesthat apply to
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prokaryotic cells. j




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4. This form of DNAis commonlyfound in eukaryotic cells.
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a. Linear
b. Circular
c. Plasmid
d. Colloid



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CircularandplasmidDNAareusuallyfoundonlyinbacteria,noteukaryoticcells.Colloidis a property
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ofproteinmolecules andisnotassociatedwith nucleotides.
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5. Thenuclearmembranein prokaryotes is
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a. missing.
b. impenetrable.
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d. a lipid bilayer membrane.
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Prokaryotic cells do not have anymembrane-bound structures in the cytoplasm includinga
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structured nucleus. j




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6. Amicroorganismthatisaunicellularorganismandlacksanuclearmembraneandtrue
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nucleusbelongstowhichclassification? j j j j




a. Fungi
b. Bacteria
c. Algae
d. Parasite
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Fungi, algae, andparasites areunicellulareukaryoticorganisms that contain atruenucleus. Bacteria
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areprokaryotic anddonotcontain atruenucleusornuclearmembrane.
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7. In thelaboratory, theclinical microbiologist is responsible for all the following, except
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b. selectingtreatmentforpatients. j j j




c. identifying microorganisms. j




d. analyzingbacteria that cause disease. j j j j




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Clinicalmicrobiologistsdo not select thetreatment forpatients. Theyprovide thedoctor with the
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nameoftheorganism andthe antibioticsthatcan killthebacteria,butnot inthefinal selection of
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treatment protocols. j




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8. What enables themicrobiologist toselect thecorrectmediaforprimarycultureand optimize the
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chanceof isolating a pathogenicorganism?
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a. Determining staining characteristics j j




b. Understandingthe cell structure and biochemical pathways of an organism j j j j j j j j j




c. Understandingthe growth requirements ofpotential pathogens at specific bodysite j j j j j j j j j j




d. Knowingthedifferences incell walls ofparticular bacteria j j j j j j j j




ANSWER: C j

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