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: Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach – Marjorie Kelly Cowan, 4th Edition (Verified Test Bank, Chapters 1–22, Complete and Updated 2023–2024 PDF Resource)

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INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD. This complete and verified Test Bank for Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 4th Edition by Marjorie Kelly Cowan includes all 22 chapters with comprehensive multiple-choice, true/false, and clinical case-based questions, each accompanied by correct answers, explanations, and rationales. The material covers every major topic in clinical microbiology, including microbial cell structure and function, microbial metabolism, genetics, infection and immunity, epidemiology, antimicrobial therapy, and pathogenic microorganisms. Updated for the latest edition, it integrates real-world clinical applications and laboratory correlations to strengthen diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking. This resource is ideal for nursing, allied health, and microbiology students, as well as instructors who need accurate, ready-to-use exam materials.

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TEST BANK For Microbiology Fundamentals A
Clinical Approach, 4th Edition by Marjorie Kelly
Cowan Verified Chapters 1 - 22 Updated




Table of Content

,1 Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks

2 Tools of the Laboratory: Methods for the Culturing and Microscopic Analysis of
Microorganisms

3 Bacteria and Archaea

4 Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms

5 Viruses and Prions

6 Microbial Nutrition and Growth

7 Microbial Metabolism

8 Microbial Genetics and Genetic Engineering

9 Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes

10 Antimicrobial Treatment

11 Interactions Between Microbes and Humans

12 Host Defenses I: Overview and Innate Defenses

13 Host Defenses II: Adaptive Immunity and Immunization

14 Disorders in Immunity

15 Diagnosing Infections

16 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes

17 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous System

18 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

19 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory Systems

20 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract

21 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary System

22 One Health: The Interconnected Health of the Environment, Humans, and Other Animals
Chapter 1 Introduction to Microbes and Their Building
Blocks

1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called .
A) bioremediation
B) genetic engineering

,C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy

Answer: B
Section: 01.01
Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering
Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
ASM Objective: 04.05 Cell genomes can be manipulated to alter cell function.

2) Which of the following is not considered a microorganism?
A) Mosquito
B) Protozoan
C) Bacterium
D) Virus
E) Fungus

Answer: A
Section: 01.01
Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms
Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety
of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.

3) All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that .
A) cause human disease
B) lack a cell nucleus
C) are infectious particles
D) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye
E) can only be found growing in laboratories
Answer: D
Section: 01.01
Topic: Microbial Roles
Bloom's: 01.
Remember
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense
variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
4) Which activity is an example of biotechnology?
A) Bacteria in the soil secreting an antibiotic to kill competitors
B) A microbiologist using the microscope to study bacteria
C) Egyptians using moldy bread on wounds
D) Escherichia coli producing human insulin
E) Public health officials monitoring diseases in a community

Answer: D
Section: 01.01
Topic: Basics of Genetic Engineering

, Bloom's: 02. Understand
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.

5) Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed .
A) bacteria
B) viruses
C) parasites
D) microorganisms
E) prokaryotes

Answer: D
Section: 01.01
Topic: Cellular
Organization Bloom's: 01.
Remember
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety
of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.

6) The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are
called
.
A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters

Answer: A
Section: 01.01
Topic: Microbial Roles
Bloom's: 01.
Remember
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
ASM Objective: 06.01 Microbes are essential for life, as we know it, and the processes that
support life (e.g. in biogeochemical cycles and plant/animal microflora).
7) Cells, like bacteria and archaea, that do not have a nucleus in their cells have traditionally
been called .
A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters

Answer: B
Section: 01.01
Topic: Cellular
Organization Bloom's: 01.
Remember

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