Micr 201 - Applied Microbiology n Infection Control and Safety
Micr 201 - Applied Microbiology n Infection Control and Safety
Micr 201 - Applied Microbiology n Infection Control and Safety
Essay:
1. A 40 year old patient developed fever and yellowish discolorization of eyes, one month after
blood transfusion. Physical examination revealed enlargement of the liver. Investigation of
blood samples revealed seromarkers of a DNA virus.
1A) Describe the general properties of the causative agent. (2)
1B) Discuss the various modes of transmission of this virus. (3)
1C) With the help of a graph, explain the seromarkers detected in this case. (5)
BAnswer all the questions.
2. Short note:
2A) Classify culture media and explain the uses of blood agar. (5)
2B) With the help of a diagram, explain the gram positive and gram negative bacterial cell wall. (5)
2C) List the serological tests with an example for each type. (5)
Cnswer all the questions.
3. Short answers:
3A) Explain the term medical asepsis. (2)
3B) Describe the general properties of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. (2)
3C) Classify immunity. (2)
Essay:
4A) Describe the vulnerable patients in the hospital. (2)
4B) Explain the complications that are prone to develop by the vulnerable patients during their
hospital stay. (3)
4C) Explain the nurses role in preventing harm for vulnerable patients during their hospital stay. (5)
DAnswer all the questions.
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5. Short note:
5A) Describe the indications for hand hygiene in the hospital. (5)
5B) Classify sterilization. Explain the working principle of autoclave. (5)
5C) Describe the importance of waste management in preventing infection in the hospital. (5)
EAnswer all the questions.
6. Short answers:
6A) Describe various sources of healthcare associated infections. (2)
6B) Explain the measures to be adopted for the prevention of healthcare associated infection. (2)
6C) List any FOUR multi drug resistant strains of bacteria. (2)
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