Define health care associated infections.

What are the various routes of spread of infection?

Discuss the rule uf infection control nurse. (2+4+4=10)

Q. 2 Write briefly on:-

a) Hypersensitivity reactions.

b) Oppertunistic fungal infections. (7.5x2=15)

Q.3 Write names of diseases spread by mosquitos describe life cycle of malarial parasite.

(10) Q. 4 Write short notes 00:- (3x5=15)

a) Autoclave.

b) Robert Koch.

c) Bacterial cell wall

Q. 5 Draw labelled diagram of Hepatitis B virus. Write briefly about laboratory diagnosis and prophylaxis
of Hepatitis B infection. (10)

Q. 6 Write short notes 00:-

a) Collection and transport of samples.

b) Life cycle of Giardia.

c) Laboratory diagnosis of Fungal infections. (3x5=15)

 Unit-I

Q1. Define sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis. Write principle and functioning of autoclave. (10)
Q2. Write briefly on: (8+7=15)

a- Modes of transmission of hospital acquired infections.

b- Methods of transfer of antimicrobial resistance.

Unit-II
Q1. Describe methods of identification of bacteria. (10)
Q2. Write short notes on(3X5=15
a- Methods of antimicrobial susceptibility testing

b.Universal precautions

c- Laboratory diagnosis of streptococcal sore throat)

Unit-III
Q1. Describe morphology of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), modes of transmission and
laboratory diagnosis of HIV infection. (10)
Q2. Write short notes on- (3X5=15)
a) Bacterial capsule
b) Hydatid cyst
c) Candidiasis **************

First Vear B.Sc Nursing Degree Supplementary Examinations, April 2012

Microbiology
Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 75
• Answer all questions •
Draw diagram wherever necessary
Essays: (2x10:20)
1. Name the different species of malarial parasite. Describe the life cycle, clinical
features, laboratory diagnosis and complications of plasmodium falciparum
malaria.(2+2+2+2+2=1 0)
2. Explain the morphology, pathogenesis, mode of infection, clinical symptoms
and lab diagnosis of HIV-AIDS (2+2+2+2+2=10)
1. Describe the source of infection, mode of transmission, pathogenesis and laboratory
diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (1+1+4+4=10)
2. Define and classify hypersensitivity. Explain the type I hypersensitivity in detail (1 + 2 + 7 =10)
Short notes: (7x5:35)
 1. Urinary tract infection
2. ELISA
3. Hot – air oven
4. Life cycle of plasmodium vivax
5. Nosocomial infections
6. Candidiasis
7. Prophylaxis of rabies
8. Lab diagnosis of enteric fever
9. Active immunity
10. Autoclave
11.Bacterial spores
12.Microfilaria
13. Amoebiasis
14.Virus cultivation
15. Different sources of infection
16. . Chemical disinfectants.
17. Standard precautions.
18. Type III hypersensitivity reaction
19. .Laboratory diagnosis and prophylaxis of poliomyelitis.
20. Dermatophytosis.
21. Life cycle of taenia solium and its laboratory diagnosis.
Answer briefly: (10x2:20)

1. DPT vaccine
2. Name four contributions of Louis Pasteur
3. Name four gram negative bacilli
4. Name two anaerobic bacteria and two anaerobic culture methods
5. Name four universal precaution methods 15. Gaseous disinfectants
6. Trichomonas vaginalis
7. Name four zoonotic diseases
8. Name four intestinal nematodes
9. Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus **
10.Name four bacteria causing pyogenic meningitis
11.What is S.T.D. Give two examples of bacterial S.T.D.
12.Negri bodies
13..BCG
14.What are selective media. Give two examples
15.Bacterial filters
16.Define biological vectors and give two examples
17.Definitive host
18.Name four opportunistic fungal infections
19.Herd immunity
20.List four staphylococcal infections.
21.Anaerobic culture media
22.Active immunity.
23.Botulism
24..Acid fast staining .
25.Kyasanur Forest Disease
26.Giardia lamblia
27.Microfilaria
28.Dimorphic fungi
29.Cryptococcal meningitis. *****