SMLS Quiz Bee

A biosafety cabinet is an essential device in the laboratory to protect personnel from inhaling aerosols that might contain infectious pathogens. Which of the following biosafety cabinet types is also known as the "Total Exhaust Biosafety Cabinet," allowing no air recirculation?

• Class I

• Class IIA

• Class IIB1

• Class IIB2

A patient presents with acute diarrhea. Fecal smear reveals a ciliated protozoan. Which among the following is the infective organism?

• Entamoeba histolytica

• Giardia lamblia

• Balantidium coli

• Trichomonas vaginalis

Serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase is distributed in many tissues, with comparatively high concentrations in the liver. What is the other terminology used for SGPT?

• Aspartate aminotransferase

• Alanine aminotransferase

• Alkaline phosphatase

• Gamma-glutamyltransferase

Which of the following is a manifestation of secondary syphilis?

• Gumma

• Chancre

• Condylomata Latum

• Tabes Dorsalis

A 29-year old male had a blood smear showing banana-shaped gametocytes. What is the most likely species involved?

• Plasmodium malariae

• Plasmodium falciparum

• Plasmodium vivax

• Plasmodium ovale

Which of the following is used as a dehydrating and clearing agent in the Histopathology section?

• Dioxane

• Xylene

• Chloroform

• Carbon tetrachloride

Which among the following is the best source of active bone marrow from a 20-year-old BS MLS student?

• Iliac Crest

• Femur

• Distal radius

• Tibia

The curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program includes its professional courses. Which is NOT part of the professional courses?

• Molecular Biology and Diagnostics

• Laboratory Management

• Hematology

• Organic Chemistry

The winged infusion set or butterfly is most commonly available in what gauge?

• Gauge 21

• Gauge 23

• Gauge 24

• Gauge 25

In Gram Staining procedure, which of the following is used as a mordant?

• Crystal violet

• Iodine

• Acetone

• Alcohol