Which type of microscope is used in most hematology laboratories for viewing stained blood smears?

Which anticoagulant is MOST appropriate for preparing a peripheral blood smear?

Which patient population is MOST appropriate for fingerstick collection?

The lancet puncture should be parallel to the fingerprint ridges.

Systematic error is best described as:

A laboratory professional places one blood collection tube into a centrifuge and starts the instrument without a balance tube. Which outcome is MOST likely?

Any Question – Answer Box:

Section A – Microbiology You only need to answer one of the three questions from this section. One answer box will be beneath this box – please indicate which question you are answering, for example: ‘My Answer to Question X is…’ Questions are as followed: Question 1 Compare and contrast the cell envelopes of Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis, describing the structure and function of each component. (100%) Question 2 Using specific examples, a) Explain how essential biochemical processes in the bacterial cell are inhibited or disrupted by antibiotics. (80%) b) Discuss what makes an appropriate molecular target for an antibiotic as an anti-infective drug. (20%) Question 3 The micrograph below shows two microbes present in pus taken from an infected wound swab.   a) Explain the staining method used, including detail on the mechanism of action. (80%) b) Interpret the image – what microbiological information does it give you? (20%)

Section A – Answer Box:

You should answer four questions – one from section A, one from section B, one from section C and then another question from any section.