AUGUST 2018 Sub. Code: 1217
B.Sc. CRITICAL CARE TECHNOLOGY
(New Syllabus 2014-2015 2015-2016)
SECOND YEAR
PAPER II CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Q.P. Code: 801217
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Classify disinfectants according to their level of activity. Add a note on
disinfection protocols in the intensive care unit.
2. Antibiotic drug resistance: causes and consequences.
3. Classify Health care associated infections and write a note on the prevention
of each.
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. Laboratory diagnosis of Pulmonary tuberculosis.
2. Laboratory diagnosis of Cholera.
3. Clostridium tetani.
4. Bio Medical waste management Discuss the importance and ultimate
disposal protocols.
5. Blood borne viruses and prevention.
6. Surveillance in Hospitals to prevent HCAI's.
7. Gaseous sterilants.
8. Sterilization by radiation.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. Normal flora.
2. Sources of infection.
3. Gram stain.
4. Expand and define: MRSA and CRO.
5. Difference between concurrent and terminal disinfection.
6. Bacterial growth curve.
7. Anthrax: Causative agent and types, routes of transmission: causative agent,
types, sources of infection and prevention.
8. Legionella causative organism and prevention.
9. Anaerobe causing Antibiotic Associated diarrhea: causative agent, clinical
features and management.
10. List the role of a HCW in preventing HCAI's.