Microbiology Specimens for Examination and Culture Quiz

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Which of the following specimens is Gram and Wright staining most useful for?

Sputum samples

Blood samples

Vaginal smears (correct)

Urine samples

In addition to vaginal smears, which other specimen type is mentioned in the text for Gram and Wright staining?

Synovial fluid

BAL cytocentrifuge smears (correct)

Cerebrospinal fluid

Pleural fluid

What is the purpose of using Gram and Wright staining on vaginal smears according to the text?

To detect the presence of gonorrhea

To detect the presence of bacterial vaginosis

To detect the presence of Candida species (correct)

To detect the presence of Trichomonas

What is the purpose of using Gram and Wright staining on BAL cytocentrifuge smears according to the text?

The text does not specify the purpose for BAL cytocentrifuge smears Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Gram and Wright staining mentioned in the text?

To detect the presence of bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Why are aspirates, blood, bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid, and tissue biopsies appropriate specimens for direct examination and culture?

They provide a deep insight into the underlying infection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following materials is NOT listed as an appropriate specimen for direct examination and culture?

Stool samples Signup and view all the answers

What type of specimen is especially useful for direct examination when dealing with subcutaneous lesions?

Aspirates Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to examine respiratory tract secretions like sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid directly?

To determine the type of bacteria causing the infection Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from the fact that hair, nails, or skin scrapings are mentioned as appropriate specimens for direct examination and culture?

Infections can also affect external body parts like hair and nails Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following specimens is NOT mentioned as suitable for a wet mount examination?

Urine sample Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of initially examining the specimen with a dissecting microscope?

To identify any primary microscopic features Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features can be observed during the primary microscopic examination using the 40× objective?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What type of hyphae can be distinguished during the primary microscopic examination?

Both septate and nonseptate hyphae Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE?

The primary microscopic examination can provide clues about the type of fungus present Signup and view all the answers

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