Clinical Bacteriology and Quality Control in Microbiology
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What is the main focus of clinical bacteriology?

  • Investigating plant diseases
  • Researching genetic disorders
  • Studying bacterial causative agents (correct)
  • Studying viral causative agents
  • Which of the following is NOT included in quality as defined in the text?

  • Quality Control (QC)
  • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
  • Risk Management Strategies (correct)
  • Total Quality Management (TQM)
  • What is the role of Quality Assurance (QA) in clinical laboratories according to the text?

  • Guaranteeing the quality of laboratory reports
  • Overseeing internal activities
  • Ensuring diagnostic test accuracy
  • Ensuring positive patient outcomes (correct)
  • Which term has WHO defined as 'The total process whereby the quality of laboratory reports can be guaranteed'?

    <p>Quality Assurance (QA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do internal activities associated with Quality Control (QC) focus on according to the text?

    <p>Improving diagnostic test accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to minimize contamination from adjacent tissues or secretions during specimen collection?

    <p>To ensure accurate test results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of specimen transport?

    <p>To maintain the sample in its original state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for personnel to wear protective clothing during the receipt of specimens?

    <p>To prevent the contamination of samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of microscopic examination during the analytic phase of testing?

    <p>To establish a presumptive diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should stains and reagents used in laboratory testing not be used beyond their expiry date?

    <p>To ensure accurate test results</p> Signup and view all the answers

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