BSN 124: Bacteriology and Mycology
BSN 124: Bacteriology and Mycology
Date
Department/School
Department of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences, Amref International University
Type
Past Exam
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Amref International University
Abstract
Description
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 100 MARKS
1. Draw a graph illustrating the bacterial growth curve and describe the physiological
process(es) that occurs at each stage (10 marks).
2. Giving examples, describe FIVE modes of acquired antimicrobial resistance in
bacterial pathogens (10 marks).
3. Describe the toxin mediated diseases associated with Staphylococcus aureus
(10 marks)
4. Outline the laboratory diagnosis of gonorrhoeae (10 marks).
5. Describe the monitoring in heat methods of sterilization (10 marks).
6. Discuss the pathogenesis of Clostridium tetani (10 marks).
7. List FIVE conditions classified as subcutaneous mycoses and describe the clinical
manifestation of ONE clinical entity (15marks).
8. List THREE genera commonly associated with dermatophytosis, and outline
laboratory diagnosis of the disease (10 marks).
9. Describe the clinical conditions associated with Candida albicans (15 marks).
Exam Series
End of Third Trimester Examination
Keywords
Midwifery, Physiological process(es), Bacteria, Toxin