Scientists
The scientist that helped to eradicate smallpox.
Edward Jenner
This scientist used carbolic acid to clean his scalpels for surgery.
Joseph Lister
Name the three pathogen types
Nosocomial, opportunistic and primary
These scientists dedicate their entire lives to study yeasts and molds. What branch of microbiology is this?
Mycology
Gloves, handwashing, PPE are all examples of--
Aseptic technique
The scientist that examined the structure of cork under a microscope and determined they look like jail cells. Responsible for coining the word "cell".
Robert Hooke
The process of microorganisms breaking down glucose to produce alcohol or acid as a by product. Ex: Pickles, yogurt, wine, vinegar, cavities.
Fermentation
A superbug type of staph bacteria that's resistant to antibiotic drugs. Suspected of having been created in hospitals because of the over treatment of antibiotics.
1. Name the superbug
2. Pathogen type
1. MRSA
2. Nosocomial
Name the 6 branches of microbiology.
Bacteriology
Virology
Phycology
Mycology
Parasitology
Immunology
Aubrey was getting ready to perform surgery. She opened the tap, pumped soap on her hands and carefully scrubbed her palms, wrists, under her fingernails, in between her fingers and sang happy birthday twice. She ended her hand washing by reaching for a paper towel and the proceeded to walk into the surgery room.
What step did Aubrey forget to do?
Once she dried her hands, Aubrey should have kept her HANDS UPRIGHT to avoid having any remnants of dirty water travel back down to her hands.
This scientist developed a microscope that enabled him to discover and record many microorganisms.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Which of the following substances or processes kills microorganisms in foods to extend shelf life?
A. Disinfecting substances can be put in milk to help extend shelf life.
B. An antiseptic is placed in the milk to help extend shelf life.
C. A detergent is used in the containers where milk is placed to help extend shelf life.
D. Milk goes through a boiling and cooling process to extend shelf life.
D. Milk goes through a boiling and cooling process to extend shelf life. (PASTEURIZATION)
Coco always carried his inhaler anywhere he went. Instead of going to dance practice, Coco decided to join a couple of friends at the local mall. After a long day of shopping Coco decided to take a nap, when she woke up she had chills and a fever. What pathogen type is most likely to blame?
Opportunistic
What are the two types of immune responses?
A. Adaptive and innate
B. Parasympathetic and sympathetic
C. Active and reactive
D. T-cells and white blood cells
A.
Adaptive (the type of immune system with the ability to recognize and remember specific pathogens your body is strong enough to fight the pathogen the next time it is encountered )
AND
Innate (The first line of defense)
1. Explain what sterile means.
2. Give examples of items, people or things that can become sterile.
1. This technique is used to reach an environment FREE OF ALL living microorganisms where all bacteria, harmful or helpful, are meant to be destroyed.
2. Surgical instruments, biopsy forceps, lab coats and medical devices that are implanted.
Which scientist discovered the germ theory of disease.
Louis Pasteur
The experiment that discredited spontaneous generation once and for all.
Swan neck flask experiment.
After working a long shift at the hospital, Julie came home to cook dinner and fell asleep. She went to work the next day but forgot to take her diabetes medication. Three days later she had fallen ill and was put on bedrest. Which pathogen type is most likely the cause for her illness?
Nosocomial/opportunistic
While swimming in ponds and creeks, humans and animals can be harmed by toxins developed by harmful algal blooms. Which branch do these algal blooms belong to?
Phycology
What medical device can be used to achieve sterility?
An autoclave.
It uses pressurized saturated steam at 121 °C (250 °F) for around 15–20 minutes depending on the size of the load and the instruments.
What are Koch's postulates? Elaborate why this contribution was so important to microbiology and healthcare overall.
1. The pathogen must be isolated from the suspected host with the disease and grown in pure culture.
2. The specific disease must be reproduced when a pure culture of the bacteria is injected into a healthy host.
3. The bacteria must produce the same symptoms in the experimentally infected host.
1. Which scientist created the first vaccine?
2. What animal was used to create the first vaccine?
1. Edward Jenner
2. Cow
Name an example of each pathogen type.
1. Primary
2. Nosocomial
3. Opportunistic
1. ANY
2. MRSA, Respiratory pneumonia, UTI's
3. ANY
What are some of the shapes bacteria can be found in?
Circular shaped (cocci), rod shaped (bacilli), spiral shaped (spirillum) and corkscrew (spirochete)
Which of these items functions best like an autoclave?
A. A boiling pan
B. An incinerator
C. A microwave oven
D. A pressure cooker
D. A pressure cooker
An autoclave uses pressure steam heat to kill microorganisms
An autoclaves is a vessel that uses pressurized steam to eliminate ALL microorganisms and sterilizes the items.