Question

Fill in the Blank: Complete the following sentences with Words to Know from this
chapter.
1. Substance used to encourage bacterial growth: ___________________________
2. The final step in the culture, during which various antibiotics are tested for bacterial
inhibition: _______________________________
3. Bacterial staining characteristic that yields a pinkish-red color: _________________
4. Bacterial staining characteristic that yields a bluish-purple color:________________
5. Drainage from a wound or affected area: ____________________
6. The first step in the process to isolate and identify bacterial infections:____________
7. The destruction of red blood cells present in culture media:___________________

Answer 1

Here are the completed sentences with appropriate terms:

1. Substance used to encourage bacterial growth: **Culture medium**
2. The final step in the culture, during which various antibiotics are tested for bacterial inhibition: **Antibiotic susceptibility testing**
3. Bacterial staining characteristic that yields a pinkish-red color: **Gram-negative**
4. Bacterial staining characteristic that yields a bluish-purple color: **Gram-positive**
5. Drainage from a wound or affected area: **Exudate**
6. The first step in the process to isolate and identify bacterial infections: **Specimen collection**
7. The destruction of red blood cells present in culture media: **Hemolysis**