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1

After an antimicrobial sensitivity test, a result of “resistant” means no growth.
A)True
B)False
2

Untreated strep throat is not serious and does not lead to complications.
A)True
B)False
3

The most common type of culture medium used in the laboratory is blood agar.
A)True
B)False
4

The most common device for obtaining cultures is the sterile swab.
A)True
B)False
5

Bacteria placed in a culture plate grows sufficiently within 1 hour.
A)True
B)False
6

A properly collected sputum specimen should contain both mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract and saliva.
A)True
B)False
7

The optimal temperature to promote growth of bacteria in a culture medium is 37° C.
A)True
B)False
8

A stool specimen that is mixed with urine is an appropriate specimen for examination.
A)True
B)False
9

A medical assistant needs additional training to be able to perform microbiologic tests, such as sensitivity tests, and to interpret cultures of specimens.
A)True
B)False
10

The most reliable and timely method of transporting microbiologic specimens is pickup by the laboratory.
A)True
B)False





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