NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

MICROBIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is especially important to use rapid and efficient manipulation to prevent reproductive spore dissemination when handling which type of culture?
A
bacterial
B
fungal
C
viral
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the microbiology lab we use aseptic technique to: Prevent contamination of the specific microorganism we are working with. Prevent contamination of the room and personnel with the microorganism we are working with.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aseptic technique commonly maintains pure stock cultures and single spore culture while transferring cultures into fresh media. Appropriate aseptic techniques prevent microbes from unintentionally released into the environment and/or contaminating lab user in the laboratory.

Detailed explanation-3: -The inoculating loop is sterilised by passing it at an angle through the flame of a gas burner until the entire length of the wire becomes orange from the heat. In this way all contaminants on the wire are incinerated. Never lay the loop down once it is sterilised, or it may again become contaminated.

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