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) (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of specimen transport?

<p>To maintain the sample in its original state (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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