Trivia Questions Over Microorganisms
- 1.
(001) Which of the following most accurately described an organism that causes infection and disease?
- A.
Antigen
- B.
Antibody
- C.
Pathogen
- D.
Microorganism
Correct Answer
C. Pathogen -
- 2.
(001) Which classification of organisms is responsible for the disease malaria?
- A.
Sporozoa
- B.
Clamydia
- C.
Rickettsia
- D.
Mycoplasma
Correct Answer
A. Sporozoa -
- 3.
(002) Which stage of infection is the period of time between the invasion of the infectious agent into the body and the onset of symptoms of the particular disease?
- A.
Illness
- B.
Virulence
- C.
Incubation
- D.
Convalescence
Correct Answer
C. Incubation -
- 4.
(002) The mucous membrane filters and traps foreign bodies through
- A.
Cilia
- B.
Sneezing
- C.
Handwashing
- D.
The lymphatic system
Correct Answer
A. Cilia -
- 5.
(002) Which of the following is not a type of transmission-based precaution?
- A.
Airborne
- B.
Droplet
- C.
Contact
- D.
Enteric
Correct Answer
D. Enteric -
- 6.
(002) Which transmission-based precaution must have monitored, negative air pressure?
- A.
Droplet
- B.
Contact
- C.
Airborne
- D.
Respiratory
Correct Answer
C. Airborne -
- 7.
(003) Which is the most serious type of meningitis?
- A.
Viral
- B.
Serum
- C.
Bacterial
- D.
Pneumococcal
Correct Answer
C. Bacterial -
- 8.
(003) One of the most common and serious complications a female may develop from gonorrhea is
- A.
Pelvic inflammatory disease
- B.
Irregular menstral cycles
- C.
Vaginal discharge
- D.
Chlamydia
Correct Answer
A. Pelvic inflammatory disease -
- 9.
(004) Which medical term refers to practices designed to eliminate all microorganisms?
- A.
Medical sepsis
- B.
Medical asepsis
- C.
Surgical sepsis
- D.
Surgical asepsis
Correct Answer
D. Surgical asepsis -
- 10.
(004) Which substance is used to inhibit the growth and development of microorganisms on living tissue?
- A.
Disinfectant
- B.
Antiseptic
- C.
Detergent
- D.
Antitoxin
Correct Answer
B. Antiseptic -
- 11.
(005) What type of isolation are patients highly susceptible to infection placed in?
- A.
Airborne
- B.
Droplet
- C.
Contact
- D.
Reverse
Correct Answer
D. Reverse -
- 12.
(005) What procedures are followed when transporting an infectious patient to the radiology department?
- A.
You must don a gown, mask, and gloves prior to transporting the patient
- B.
Notify all hospital personnel so they can take necessary precautions
- C.
Give the patient a gown, mask, and gloves to wear before transport
- D.
Hospital policy does not permit transport of infectious patients
Correct Answer
C. Give the patient a gown, mask, and gloves to wear before transport -
- 13.
(005) An acceptable alternative to an anteroom for an isolation unit is
- A.
A storage cart
- B.
An isolation cart
- C.
The supply room
- D.
The nurse's station
Correct Answer
B. An isolation cart -
- 14.
(005) When using a mask in an isolation unit, put the mask on
- A.
After entering the unit, and take it off before leaving
- B.
After entering the unit, and take it off after leaving
- C.
Before entering, and take it off before leaving
- D.
Before entering, and take it off after leaving
Correct Answer
C. Before entering, and take it off before leaving -
- 15.
(006) What is the first step in preparing objects for sterilization?
- A.
Cleaning
- B.
Disinfection
- C.
Pasteurization
- D.
Decontamination
Correct Answer
A. Cleaning -
- 16.
(006) How long is an item immersed in the sterilant during the sterilization cycle of a peracetic acid sterilizer?
- A.
Three minutes
- B.
Five minutes
- C.
10 minutes
- D.
12 minutes
Correct Answer
D. 12 minutes -
- 17.
(006) Which is not a commonly used disinfecting agent?
- A.
Formaldehydes
- B.
Hydrochloric acid
- C.
Phenolics
- D.
Alcohol
Correct Answer
B. Hydrochloric acid -
- 18.
(006) How often do you clean and inspect steam sterilizers?
- A.
Daily
- B.
Daily and weekly
- C.
Daily and monthly
- D.
Weekly and monthly
Correct Answer
B. Daily and weekly -
- 19.
(006) Diagnostic tests should be run on a peracetic acid sterilizer every
- A.
Load
- B.
Other load
- C.
12 hours
- D.
24 hours
Correct Answer
D. 24 hours -
- 20.
(006) How often should biological testing be conducted and documented for hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers?
- A.
Every load
- B.
Every 30 loads
- C.
At least once per day
- D.
At least once a week
Correct Answer
C. At least once per day -
- 21.
(007) Which basic human need category is rest included in?
- A.
Safety
- B.
Security
- C.
Self-esteem
- D.
Physiological
Correct Answer
D. Physiological -
- 22.
(007) Which vitamins are necessary for the production of red blood cells?
- A.
Vitamins A
- B.
Vitamins K
- C.
Ascorbic acid
- D.
B-complex vitamins
Correct Answer
D. B-complex vitamins -
- 23.
(007) What substance is necessary for hemoglobin synthesis?
- A.
Iron
- B.
Soy
- C.
Niacin
- D.
Calcium
Correct Answer
A. Iron -
- 24.
(007) Plasma lipids include what three substances?
- A.
Vitamins, minerals, and herbs
- B.
Water, sucrose, and polyunsaturated fats
- C.
Nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and glucosaccaride
- D.
Triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol
Correct Answer
D. Triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol -
- 25.
(007) What two actions are included in the physiological need of rest?
- A.
Rest and activity
- B.
Pain free and rest
- C.
Activity and pain free
- D.
Pain free and exercise
Correct Answer
B. Pain free and rest -
- 26.
(008) What reflex is displayed when an infant reacts to sudden noise or movement by extending and retracting the arms and legs?
- A.
Babinski
- B.
Grasping
- C.
Rooting
- D.
Moro
Correct Answer
D. Moro -
- 27.
(008) A toddler is expected to weigh four times the birth weight at age
- A.
12 months
- B.
18 months
- C.
24 months
- D.
30 months
Correct Answer
C. 24 months -
- 28.
(009) Which of the following is most likely to be a part of a work site wellness program?
- A.
Blood pressure screenings
- B.
Assessing current fitness status
- C.
Establishing guidelines for disposal of contaminants
- D.
Providing services designed to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Correct Answer
A. Blood pressure screenings -
- 29.
(010) What substance does the body need in order to absorn vitamin B12?
- A.
Gastric acid
- B.
Intrinsic factor
- C.
Hydrogen ions
- D.
Red blood cells
Correct Answer
B. Intrinsic factor -
- 30.
(010) B12 deficiency are first noted by
- A.
Aplastic anemia
- B.
Hemolytic anemia
- C.
Pernicious anemia
- D.
Sickle cell anemia
Correct Answer
C. Pernicious anemia -
- 31.
(010) Vitamin B6 concentration in food sources is lost through
- A.
Dehydration
- B.
Packaging
- C.
Cooking
- D.
Freezing
Correct Answer
D. Freezing -
- 32.
(010) Large doses of vitamin C cause all of the following except
- A.
Heartburn
- B.
Constipation
- C.
Kidney stones
- D.
Abdominal cramps
Correct Answer
B. Constipation -
- 33.
(010) Vitamin D interacts with all of the following except
- A.
Digitalis
- B.
Calcium
- C.
Mineral oil
- D.
Thiazide diuretics
Correct Answer
B. Calcium -
- 34.
(010) A primary sign of a vitamin E overdose is readily seen through the disease process of
- A.
Rickets
- B.
Night blindness
- C.
Pernicious anemia
- D.
Prolonged clotting times
Correct Answer
D. Prolonged clotting times -
- 35.
(010) Vitamin K is not used to treat which of the following ailments?
- A.
Ulcerative colitis
- B.
Heparin overdose
- C.
Malabsorption syndromes
- D.
Prolonged use of salicylates
Correct Answer
B. Heparin overdose -
- 36.
(010) Which of the following vitamins is not fat-soluble?
- A.
Vitamin A
- B.
Vitamin C
- C.
Vitamin E
- D.
Vitamin K
Correct Answer
B. Vitamin C -
- 37.
(010) Signs of sodium chloride deficiency can be seen
- A.
During a blood transfusion
- B.
As a result of not using table salt
- C.
When an individual is unable to sink in water
- D.
Through an excessive amount of fluid loss
Correct Answer
D. Through an excessive amount of fluid loss -
- 38.
(010) Half-normal saline solution is represented by
- A.
0.2%
- B.
0.40%
- C.
0.45%
- D.
0.50%
Correct Answer
C. 0.45% -
- 39.
(010) Potassium helps to maintain
- A.
Facial muscle tone
- B.
Clarity of eye sight
- C.
Heartbeat regulation
- D.
Alertness in the cerebellum
Correct Answer
C. Heartbeat regulation -
- 40.
(010) Caution must be taken when administering potassium to individuals with all of the following except
- A.
Diabetes
- B.
Gastric ulcers
- C.
Cardiac disease
- D.
Renal impairment
Correct Answer
A. Diabetes -
- 41.
(010) Oral iron supplements should not be taken with
- A.
Coffee, cranberry juice, or water
- B.
Orange or grapefruit juice
- C.
Soda, water, or milk
- D.
Tea, milk, or coffee
Correct Answer
D. Tea, milk, or coffee -
- 42.
(010) Which route is injectable iron administered?
- A.
Intramuscular
- B.
Intravenous
- C.
Transdermal
- D.
Z-track
Correct Answer
A. Intramuscular -
- 43.
(010) When larger molecules are constructed from smaller molecules, this is known as
- A.
Attraction
- B.
Catabolism
- C.
Anabolism
- D.
Cataclysm
Correct Answer
C. Anabolism -
- 44.
(010) Cellular metabolism is controlled by a specific kind of
- A.
Muscle
- B.
Protein
- C.
Glucose
- D.
Enzyme
Correct Answer
D. Enzyme -
- 45.
(010) Electrolytes that release hydrogen ions in water are called
- A.
Salts
- B.
Acids
- C.
Catalyzed
- D.
Synthesized
Correct Answer
B. Acids -
- 46.
(010) When an excessive amount of fats are metabolized, it can be noted by
- A.
Excessive thirst and nocturia
- B.
Acetone in the breath and urine
- C.
Constant hunger despite calorie intake
- D.
Severe vomiting resulting in weight loss
Correct Answer
B. Acetone in the breath and urine -
- 47.
(011) Which of the following is an accurate definition of leukocytes?
- A.
Protect against disease at the cellular level
- B.
The body's only defense against infection
- C.
Proliferate hemoglobin and carry oxygen to the body
- D.
Carry amino acids to the kidneys for deamination and excretion
Correct Answer
A. Protect against disease at the cellular level -
- 48.
(011) The two main categories of leukocytes are
- A.
Agranulocytes and basophils
- B.
Granulocytes and agranulocytes
- C.
Neutrophils and granulocytes
- D.
Monophils and lymphocytes
Correct Answer
B. Granulocytes and agranulocytes -
- 49.
(011) Neutrophils are also known as
- A.
Polypeptides
- B.
Polysaccharides
- C.
Multigranulocytes
- D.
Polymorphonuclear leukocytes
Correct Answer
D. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes -
- 50.
(011) The life span of lymphocytes is
- A.
12 hours
- B.
2 weeks
- C.
Years
- D.
Days
Correct Answer
C. Years -
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