B.Sc-B.Sc Nursing 1st Year Microbiology(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

Q.P. CODE: 103010                            Reg. No: …………………...
         First Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations, October 2013
                                        Microbiology

Time: 3 Hrs                                                        Max. Marks: 75

• Answer all questions

• Draw diagram wherever necessary

Essays: (2×10=20)

1. Define and classify sterilization. Explain the principle, functions and uses of autoclave. (1+2+1+4+2=10)

2. Describe the morphology, routes of infection, laboratory diagnosis and prophylaxis of hepatitis B virus. (1+2+4+3=10)

Short notes: (7x5=35)

3. Morphology and pathogenesis of HIV

4. Role of nurses in hospital infection control committee

5. Nosocomial infection

6. Cryptococcosis

7. Prophylaxis of tetanus

8. Type I hypersensitivity reaction

9. National immunization schedule

Answer briefly: (10x2=20)

10. Passive immunity

11. Name two anaerobic culture methods

12. Toxic shock syndrome

13. Bacterial flagella.

14. Transport media

15. Morphology of neisseria meningitidis

16. Name four bacteria causing food poisoning

17. Dermatophytes

18. Enumerate any four zoonotic infections

19. Enumerate any four arbo-viral diseases prevalent in India.

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Earning:  ₹ 7.05/-