Test Bank Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach 3rd Edition Cowan Questions And Answers

945 Copyright © 2019 McGraw-Hill 68) What kind of data will the PCR results provide? A) Biochemical characteristics B) Immunologic information C) Genotypic information D) Microscopic morphology Answer: C Section: 15.05 Topic: Genetic Analyses Bloom's: 03. Apply ASM Topic: Module 08 Microbiology Skills ASM Objective: 08.03 Use appropriate methods to identify microorganisms (media-based, molecular and serological). 69) Analysis of the laboratory samples yield a diagnosis of herpes simplex virus. The patient's mother is upset, as she does not believe her son is sexually active. The nurse explains that the presence of HSV does not imply sexual contact and provides education about the accuracy of the results. Which of the following is the best rationale for confidence in the diagnosis? A) Signs and symptoms are diagnostic. B) PCR tests are highly sensitive and specific. C) The Gram stain is an excellent screen for HSV. D) HSV can be definitively identified by light microscopy. Answer: B Section: 15.05 Topic: Genetic Analyses Bloom's: 03. Apply ASM Topic: Module 08 Microbiology Skills ASM Objective: 08.03 Use appropriate methods to identify microorganisms (media-based, molecular and serological). Chapter 16 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes 946 Copyright © 2019 McGraw-Hill 1) The integument includes all of the following except . A) skin B) hair C) nails D) sweat glands E) surface capillaries Answer: E