1. Introduction to Microbiology

Which of the following lists includes the three most common bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) encountered in healthcare settings?

Microbes that live stably in and on the human body are called the:

Why do containers of liquid placed in an autoclave need to remain at least slightly open?

Which of the following is a common type of vaccine used in the livestock industry?

All of the following are methods of food preservation except:

Which of the following microbes are among the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States?

Geobacillus stearothermophilus is commonly used as a biological indicator for which of the following sterilization processes?

Which of the following statements about the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion assay is correct?

Which microorganism is primarily responsible for causing tuberculosis in humans?

Which of the following best describes direct damage caused by a pathogen?

In a fasting urine sample, which of the following is considered an abnormal finding in the urine?

An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a:

Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?

Which of the following is the recommended method for storing disinfected electrodes in a microbiology laboratory?

Which of the following statements best explains the difference in LD50 values between exotoxins and endotoxins?