https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/619/elementary-bacteriologyWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/619/elementary-bacteriologyMon, 20 Apr 2009 13:47:48 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:1c865afa-7f28-4103-8856-6c234746a492Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/619/elementary-bacteriology#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/20/2009 1:47:48 PM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>List the 3 basic shapes of bacteria and give an example of each group. </li> <li>What are curved bacilli known as? </li> <li>What are variable shaped bacteria called? </li> <li>Describe the following: diplococci, streptococci, staphylococci. </li> <li>List the components of a generalised bacterial cell and briefly describe the function of each. </li> <li>How do antibacterial drugs work? </li> <li>Gram positive bacteria may produce harmful microbial exotoxins. Give 3 examples and state the disease caused by each. </li> <li>List the essential requirements for bacterial growth. </li> <li>What are facultative anaerobes? </li> <li>What is the process by which bacteria reproduce called? </li> <li>Briefly describe the process by which bacteria reproduce. </li> <li>What is meant by conjugation? </li> <li>Briefly describe conjugation. </li> <li>What is a bacterial endospore? </li> <li>Name 2 genera in which spore formation is common. </li> <li>The identification of bacteria may be assisted by the use of microbial staining procedures. List 2 simple stains suitable for staining bacteria. </li> <li>What is meant by a differential stain? </li> <li>List the 4 chemicals used in a Gram&#39;s stain. </li> <li>Of the chemicals listed in Q18, which is the mordant? </li> <li>What is the difference between Lugol&#39;s and Gram&#39;s iodine? </li> <li>What colour do Gram positive bacteria stain? </li> <li>What colour do Gram negative bacteria stain? </li> <li>What is the name of the stain used to detect acid fast bacilli such as mycobacteria (tuberculosis and Johne&#39;s disease)? </li> <li>Why are bacterial smears heat fixed? </li> <li>What is the function of a culture medium? </li> <li>List 3 examples of simple (basal) culture media. </li> <li>What is meant by enriched culture media? </li> <li>Give an example of enriched culture medium. </li> <li>What is the difference between enriched and enrichment culture media? </li> <li>What are selective media? </li> <li>Give 2 examples of selective media. </li> <li>MacConkey&#39;s agar, in addition to being an example of a selective culture medium, is also a differential medium. What do you understand by this term? </li> <li>What is the optimum temperature for the cultivation of campylobacter? </li> <li>At what temperature should unused agar plates be stored at and why? </li> <li>Why are agar plates incubated upside-down? </li> <li>What is the correct method for the disposal of culture plates? </li> <li>Name 2 proprietary media suitable for performing sensitivity testing. </li> <li>Briefly describe the use of biochemical media. </li> <li>For what purpose are transport media employed?</li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>