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What term describes the morphology of organisms that vary in shape and size? Pleomorphic i.e. coccobacilli Bacteriology arrangements: -pairs (diplococci "N. Gon"; diplobacilli -chains (streptococci, streptobacilli) -grape like clusters (staphylococci) -group of four-tetrads (peptococcus) -packets of eight-cuboidal (sarcina) -palisades (corneybacterium) Capsules are the basis of which test? serotyping and identification (capsules are antigenic); they are observed usi...

What are four types of centrifuges commonly used in the clinical lab? Tabletop, Micro, High-Speed, and Ultra. What does the daily maintenance of a centrifuge commonly consist of? Cleaned with 10% bleach What does the periodic maintenance of a centrifuge commonly consist of? Speed check by tachometer What is the function of a centrifuge in the clinical lab? To separate substances based on density by centrifugal forces. What is the RCF formula? 1.118 -5 X 10 X r X ...

What is hemoglobin composed of? 4 heme, 4 iron, 4 globins What disorder does a defect in heme synthesis lead to? Porphyria Porphyria Deficiency in the enzymes of the porphyrin pathway leads to insufficient production of heme. The principal problem in these deficiencies is the accumulation of porphyrins, the heme precursors, which are toxic to tissue in high concentrations. What is methemoglobin? Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that contains ferric [Fe3+] iron and h...

What agency approves new test methodologies, instruments, and reagents before they are available for purchase by consumers? FDA How often should biological safety hoods be inspected? Annually What is the minimum number of standards required for a standard curve? 3 What is the maximum magnification using a brightfield microscope? 1000X What is the most accurate pipette for reconstituting control material? Glass volumetric pipettes Which unit of measure refe...

Appetite A desire to eat. Isolation Area A designated area for a child who becomes ill at the facility, which must be away from the other, healthy children. Safety Hazards Things in the environment that can be identified as dangerous to one's health and welfare. Communicable Disease Disease that can be spread from one person to another. Disinfect To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or re...

Why do childcare professionals observe and screen children? So they can facilitate the growth and development of every child in their program, detect early signs of development, delay or disability, and identify signs of child abuse or neglect. Observation an ongoing process in which child care professionals recognize and document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear using tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records Screening is an ongoing pr...

Regulation is a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct. Child care the care, protection, and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours a day on a regular basis A child care program is either licensed, registered or exempt from licensure. The main types of child care programs in Florida are: child care facilities, specialized child care mildly ill facilities, family day care homes, large family child care ho...

Three children die of child abuse in the home in the US each ___ day How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation? 1/3 What is the single leading cause of death for children ages 4 and younger? Child Abuse & Neglect On average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the US every ___ 10 seconds Any person under the age of 18 years Child Any non-accidental injury, sexual battery, or injury to the intellectual or psychological capicaty...

Developmentally appropriate practice, or DAP, is a concept developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Developmentally Appropriate Practice focuses on children birth to eight years old and is made up of three principle components: age appropriateness, individual appropriateness and cultural appropriateness. Children between the ages of 3 and 5 need to be exposed to as many different types of learning experiences as possible to make it easie...

What is a theory? A set of facts or principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain phenomena(a fact or behavior that can be observed) How do you create a positive environment for children in your care? *Ensure learning centers have ample space for movement. *Reduce the number of transitions throughout the day. *Ensure the environment feels safe for the child. *Provide activities that are slightly challenging to the child. *Provide activities to increase developme...

What is a theory? A set of facts or principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain phenomena(a fact or behavior that can be observed) How do you create a positive environment for children in your care? *Ensure learning centers have ample space for movement. *Reduce the number of transitions throughout the day. *Ensure the environment feels safe for the child. *Provide activities that are slightly challenging to the child. *Provide activities to increase developme...

Regulation is a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct. Child care the care, protection, and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours a day on a regular basis A child care program is either licensed, registered or exempt from licensure. The main types of child care programs in Florida are: child care facilities, specialized child care mildly ill facilities, family day care homes, large family child care ho...

Florida Law Bill passed and signed by FL legislators Rules implement, interpret, and describe law Ordinance local laws that only apply within jurisdiction Regulation law, rule, or ordinance to regulate conduct Florida Statutes permanent collection of the states laws, updated annually Florida Administrative Code official compilation of administrative rules for the state of Florida. F.A.C Rules developed by DCF Office of Child Care Regulation a...

Florida Department of Children of Families This agency determines state rules pertaining to child care and enforces these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facilities. Local Fire Department This agency inspects child care facilities and educates child care professionals about minimizing fires and other threats to safety. Local County Health Department This agency establishes, regulates, and enforces rules and local ordinances, which must meet or exceed state standards...

Why do childcare professionals observe and screen children? So they can facilitate the growth and development of every child in their program, detect early signs of development, delay or disability, and identify signs of child abuse or neglect. Observation an ongoing process in which child care professionals recognize and document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear using tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records Screening is an ongoing pr...

child care The care, protection, and supervision of a child, for a period of less than 24hrs a day on a regular basis, which supplements parental care, enrichment, and health supervision for the child, in accordance with his or her individual needs, and for which a payment, fee or grant is made for care. active Is the status of a candidates awarded credential or certification signifying requirements have been successfully met. age appropriate Right size, child sized, or adapted ...

Albert Bandura (Social Learning Theory) •Vicarious vs. Enactive (learning by watching vs. learning by doing) •Four Elements of Observational Learning: 1. Attention 2. Retention 3. Production 4. Motivation & Reinforcement •Four Sources of Self-Efficacy Appraisals: 1. Actual Performance 2. Vicarious Performance 3. Verbal Persuasion 4. Physiological Cues Appetite A desire to eat. Benjamin Bloom (Cognitive Theory) •Blooms Taxonomy •"Taxonomy of Educational O...

Growth specific body changed and increases in the child's size Babies can grow ___ inches in length and triple their birth weight 10 How many inches will a child grow per year after their first year? 5 per year until about age 3 How many inches will a child grow after 3 years? 2-3 inches per year Girls enter puberty between 8 and 13 Boys enter puberty between 10 and 15 Growth proceeds head to toe center out Children gain control of ______...

Health Appetite A desire to eat Impermeable Surface A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals and other fluids. Required in areas such as changing tables, playpens, cots, and sleeping mats. Safety hazards Things in the environment that can be identified as dangerous to ones health and welfare Nutrition The foods that we eat and how our body uses them Sanitize The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level Immunizations Admini...

Physical Abuse The mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child's welfare that results in injury or harm to the child Sexual Abuse Sexual contact or interaction between a child and an adult or older child. Includes indecent exposure, fondling, touching sexual organs, forcible rape, sodomy, exploitation and showing pornography Verbal Abuse A form of emotional abuse that involves excessive yelling, shaming, belittling and/or teasing of a child Neglect Fai...