Bacteria Names and Gram Stains

Cancer is detected in the sputum specimen through the use of this stain:

Papanicolaou

Agar that discourages the growth of certain organisms

selective media

Stain used when a patient is suspected of having tuberculosis

acid-fast stain

The crystal violet stain that is applied first when using the staining technique is called the:

primary stain

Media that encourages the growth of all microorganisms:

primary media

Red stain used as the counter stain in the staining technique is called:

safranin

Which type of organism, commonly found in the intestinal tract, is a frequent cause of urinary tract infections due to improper wiping of the anus?

Gram-negative

The ethanol or acetone used with the staining technique:

decolorizer

Sea-green media used in culturing for tuberculosis

Lowenstein-Jensen medium

Which type of organism causes whooping cough?

Gram-negative

What is the name of the bacteria that causes whooping cough?

Bordetella pertussis

Which type of organism causes tetanus (lock jaw)?

Gram-positive

What is the name of the bacteria that causes tetanus?

Clostridium tetani

Which type of organism causes leprosy?

Gram-variable

What is the name of the bacteria that causes leprosy?

Mycobacterium leprae

Which type of organism causes meningitis?

Gram-negative

What is the name of the bacteria that causes meningitis?

Neisseria meningitidis

Which type of organism causes anthrax?

Gram-positive

What is the name of the bacteria that causes anthrax?

Bacillus anthracis

Which type of organism causes tuberculosis

Gram-variable

What is the name of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis?

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

When performing Gram staining, if the microorganisms on the slide are identified as Gram positive, they will appear:

dark blue to violet