TRUE OR FALSE: All organisms are harmful to humans.
False
5
Microbiology is the study of ________
Microorganisms.
5
TRUE OR FALSE: When cleaning prion contaminated instruments, no special cleaning procedures are required. Only follow standard cleaning protocols and the manufacturer's IFU.
False
15
What are the special cleaning requirements when cleaning items contaminated with PSEUDOMONAS?
There are no special cleaning requirements for items contaminated with PSEUDOMONAS.
15
What are PRIONS? Abnormal forms of protein? Gram-positive bacillus? A type of virus? An acid fast microorganism?
Abnormal forms of protein.
15
Which method of transportation do viruses use to move? Droplets? Direct contact? Airborne method? Or do viruses have no means of movement on their own?
Viruses have no mean of movement on their own.
10
It's the controlling unit of a cell that governs activity.
The nucleus.
5
What kind of bacteria thrives in COLD weather?
Psychrophiles
25
Sunlight is lethal to this stage of pathogens.
Vegetative stage.
5
All instruments are to be cleaned following the manufacturer's instructions and the facility's cleaning procedures EXCEPT those contaminated with this kind of microorganism.
Prions
15
Which unit of measurement is used to measure bacteria? Inches? Millimeters? Micron? pH?
Micron
5
This kind of bacteria REQUIRES oxygen.
Aerobic
5
PSEUDOMONAS is sometimes called what?
Water Bug
5
This kind of microorganism is capable of causing disease.
Pathogen
5
What kind of bacteria thrives in MODERATE temperature?