BMS FREE BMS Funeral Service Microbiology and Pathology Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which type of bacteria is most commonly associated with gas gangrene in deceased remains?

Accepted Answer

Clostridium perfringens

Answer

Clostridium perfringens produces gas in tissues through anaerobic fermentation, causing the characteristic bloating seen in gas gangrene.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a disinfectant used on embalming instruments between cases?

Accepted Answer

To destroy pathogenic microorganisms on surfaces

Answer

Disinfectants are applied to destroy pathogenic microorganisms on instrument surfaces, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.

Question 3

Which bloodborne pathogen poses the greatest occupational risk to embalmers due to its environmental stability?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B virus

Answer

Hepatitis B virus can survive on dry surfaces for up to seven days, making it the most persistent bloodborne threat in the preparation room.

Question 4

During autolysis, which cellular organelle releases enzymes that begin breaking down the cell from within?

Accepted Answer

Lysosomes

Answer

Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes that, upon cell death, rupture and digest cellular components in the process of autolysis.

Question 5

What condition results when anaerobic bacteria in the intestines migrate through tissue walls after death?

Accepted Answer

Translocation

Answer

Translocation is the postmortem migration of intestinal bacteria through weakened tissue barriers into surrounding organs and tissues.

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