Culture and Sensitivity Tests

question 8

Multiple Choice

Culture and sensitivity tests:

• A) stain a microorganism as gram positive or gram negative.
• B) determine the shape of the organisms present.
• C) identify the DNA of organisms present in the sputum.
• D) determine the antibiotic(s) best suited for combating an infection.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The portion of the balance sheet that represents the capital received from investors in exchange for stock, plus retained earnings and minus the company's treasury stock.

Contra Asset

An account on a company's balance sheet that offsets or reduces the balance of a related account.

Prepaid Expense

Expenses paid in advance for goods or services to be received in the future, treated as assets until they are actually consumed or expired.

Accounts Receivable

Receivables from clients to a corporation for products delivered or services rendered without payment.