The staphylococci that is more likely to cause uncomplicated urinary tract infections in nonhospitalized hosts, especially sexually active young women, is:

What morphologic feature is a major consideration in determining an identification scheme for streptococci?

S. pneumoniae can be described as:

A Group B streptococci screening test was processed by placing the genital swab in LIM broth for enrichment, followed by a nucleic acid based test. The nucleic acid test result was positive for Group B streptococci. In reviewing the patient’s chart, the chart indicated that the patient was allergic to penicillin. What should the microbiologist do next?

Refrigeration of whole blood reduces the efficacy of which component(s) first?

Which of the following is a balanced crystalloid solution?

The MAJOR portion of the blood crossmatch detects the presence of:

To ensure administration of functional blood components and prevent the growth of bacteria, all blood products must be transfused within this amount of time:

What is the most serious complication associated with indwelling catheters?

In all patients, blood should initially be transfused slowly while monitoring for acute transfusion reaction. Thereafter, blood can safely be administered at a rate of up to: