Q.P. CODE: 103010
First Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Supplementary Examinations
(2010 Scheme)
Microbiology
May 2022
Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 75
•Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly • Do not leave any blank pages between
answers • Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space
•Answer all parts of a single question together • Leave sufficient space between answers
•Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Essays: (2x10=20)
1. Describe the pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of enteric fever. Add a note on its prophylaxis. (4+4+2)
2. Define infection. What are the different modes of transmission of infection. Write a note of precaution of needle stick injury. (2+4+4)
Short notes: (7x5=35)
3. Koch postulates
4. Autoclave – principle, working and uses
5. Segregation of bio medical waste
6. Type 4 hypersensitivity
7. Differential staining
8. Laboratory diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis
9. Hospital infection control committee
Answer briefly: (10x2=20)
10.Coagulase test
11.Dengue shock syndrome
12.Vectors
13.Negri body
14.Tyndallization
15.Enriched culture media
16.Lepromin test
17.Labelled diagram of giardia trophozoite
18.Pigments produced by pseudomonas
19.Prevention of HIV infection
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