Davita
In what year did we move to the new building?
2019
What is the primary stain used in the Gram stain procedure?
Crystal violet
Which GPR is a common skin contaminant but can cause bacteremia in immunocompromised patients?
Corynebacterium species
Which enzyme allows bacteria to inactivate penicllin?
beta-lactamase
The correct order of streaking plates in clinical microbiology is this sequence
Blood agar → Chocolate agar → MacConkey agar → other selective plates
This core value is about taking responsibility and not saying " It is not my job"
ACCOUNTABILTY
Which bacteria apprears weakly Gram-positive and requires a special staining instead?
A gram negative bacteria that produces a blue green pigment and is common in burn wound infections
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
This antibiotic is the drug of choice for Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep)
Penicillin
What is the first step in identifying unknown bacteria from a culture?
Gram Stain
What is the annual survey where teammates share feedback about belonging and compliance?
Pulse Survey
What is the Gram stain morphology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Gram negative diplococci ( Kidney bean-shaped)
A Gram positive known for causing food poisoning and can grow in refrigerated foods
Listeria monocytogenes
This "Last resort antibiotic" is used against MRSA
Vancomycin
What is the approximate number of teammates working for Davita in The U.S
45,000-55,000
Which bacterium shows "safety pin" bipolar staining on Gram stain?
Yersinia pestis
This bacteria needs chocolate agar and CO2 to grow
Haemophilus influenzae
What does the acronym ESBL stand for?
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase
Name all the core values
Accountability,FUN,Continuous improvement,TEAM, Service Excellence, Intergrity, Fullfilment
When does a gram negative organism appears gram positive?
When under decolorizing occurs
This branching, beaded weakly acid-fast bacteria can mimic fungi
Nocardia
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) confer resistance to this antibiotic class
Cephalosporins and pencillins