Troubleshooting and Categorization

Question 2

Which situation requires performing a confirmation test using different methods? a. Unfamiliar isolate b. Misidentification c. No automated ID result d. Routine AST organism

Answer 2

b

Question 3

When an isolate is unfamiliar or uncommon what is the BEST action? a. Discard the isolate b. Perform AST immediately c. Refer to a reference center d. Repeat Gram stain only

Answer 3

c

Question 4

In the Philippines which institution serves as a referral laboratory for microbiology? a. DOH central lab b. WHO Manila c. RITM d. UP Manila

Answer 4

c

Question 5

If no automated microbial identification result is available what should be done? a. Wait for repeat automation b. Refer to RITM immediately c. Do conventional method d. Report as unidentified

Answer 5

c

Question 6

Which organism is categorized as commonly required for routine AST? a. Haemophilus influenzae b. Neisseria meningitidis c. Pseudomonas aeruginosa d. Listeria monocytogenes

Answer 6

c

Question 7

All of the following are commonly required for routine AST EXCEPT? a. Staphylococci b. Viridans streptococci c. Enterobacteriaceae d. Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Answer 7

d

Question 8

Which group is considered occasionally required for AST? a. Acinetobacter spp. b. Streptococcus pneumoniae c. Moraxella catarrhalis d. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Answer 8

c

Question 9

Anaerobic bacteria fall under which AST requirement category? a. Commonly required b. Occasionally required c. Very rare d. Not recommended

Answer 9

b

Question 10

Which organism is listed under very rare need for routine AST? a. Listeria monocytogenes b. Haemophilus influenzae c. Enterobacteriaceae d. Viridans streptococci

Answer 10

a

Question 11

Beta-hemolytic streptococci are very rarely tested EXCEPT for which organism? a. Streptococcus pneumoniae b. Streptococcus pyogenes c. Viridans streptococci d. Enterococcus faecalis

Answer 11

b

Question 12

Which of the following is in the very rare AST category? a. Neisseria meningitidis b. Pseudomonas aeruginosa c. Staphylococci d. Acinetobacter spp.

Answer 12

a

Question 13

Which of the following organisms is prone to resistance and therefore commonly requires AST? a. Moraxella catarrhalis b. Neisseria gonorrhoeae c. Enterobacteriaceae d. Listeria monocytogenes

Answer 13

c

Question 14

Which scenario involves seeking review from a supervisor? a. Misidentification b. Routine AST result c. Unfamiliar isolate d. Automated ID confirmed

Answer 14

c

Question 15

Confirmation testing using different methods is primarily done to address what issue? a. Equipment failure b. Misidentification c. Slow bacterial growth d. Contaminated media

Answer 15

b

Question 16

Which organism belongs to the occasionally required AST category? a. Neisseria gonorrhoeae b. Pseudomonas aeruginosa c. Staphylococci d. Streptococcus pneumoniae

Answer 16

a