Microbiology Flashcard

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How can offending microorganisms be identified in the field of microbiology?

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By evaluating body fluid samples.

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What must come above all else for Medical Assistants in microbiology?

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Safety.

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Who is considered the father of microbiology?

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Louis Pasteur.

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What percentage of microbes are nonpathogenic?

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98 to 99 percent.

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Why is the preparation of specimens important for Medical Assistants?

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It affects the results of the tests.

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Define microbiology.

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The branch of science that deals with the study of microorganisms.

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What is a pathogen?

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A microorganism that can cause disease.

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What is the role of a Medical Assistant in microbiology?

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To assist in the collection, preparation, and analysis of microbiological specimens.

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What is aseptic technique?

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A procedure used to prevent contamination by pathogens.

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What is the significance of Louis Pasteur's work?

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He developed the germ theory of disease and pasteurization.