1. Introduction to Microbiology

Someone who inconspicuously harbors a pathogen and spreads it to others is a:

Which of the following accurately describes the 'link' of modes of transmission in the chain of infection?

What is the most important way to prevent a foodborne illness caused by bacteria?

Which of the following clinical findings would a nurse most likely assess in a child with pneumococcal meningitis?

Which of the following would NOT be a likely member of the normal microbiota of the skin surface?

Which of the following best describes a portal of exit in microbiology?

Which of the following actions requires a food handler to change gloves?

Which of the following is considered the most common vehicle of contamination in the food industry?

Which term refers to the study of organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye?

Which of the following instruments and equipment must be sterilized before use in a microbiology laboratory?

How did the widespread use of antibiotics in treating patients lead to a new problem in microbiology?

Which of the following items is most important to sanitize in a microbiology laboratory to prevent contamination?

Who was the first to observe and describe 'animalcules' using a microscope?

Which of the following organisms is an exception to the typical definition of a microbe?

Which type of animal-like protist can be found living inside the gut of termites, aiding in the digestion of cellulose?