Infection
Study help
- 1.
Unicellular microorganisms that do NOT require living tissue to survive. they are very simple in structure with a very complex cell wall and they reproduce
- A.
Viruses
- B.
Bacteria
- C.
Fungi
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
B. Bacteria -
- 2.
Not causing disease and may be benificial
- A.
Pathogenic
- B.
Non-pathogenic
Correct Answer
B. Non-pathogenic -
- 3.
Pathogens are:
- A.
Disease causing microbes germs or bugs
- B.
Non disease causing and are benificial
Correct Answer
A. Disease causing microbes germs or bugs -
- 4.
Require oxygen, carbs, a specific pH, temp
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protazoa
Correct Answer
A. Bacteria -
- 5.
Microorganisms invade the human body through:
- A.
Air
- B.
Bodily fluids
- C.
Damage to skin
- D.
Worms
Correct Answer(s)
A. Air
B. Bodily fluids
C. Damage to skin -
- 6.
Causes pneumonia
- A.
Staphylococci
- B.
Streptoccia
- C.
Diplococci
Correct Answer
C. Diplococci -
- 7.
Causes skin infections
- A.
Staphylococci
- B.
Streptoccia
- C.
Diplococci
Correct Answer
A. Staphylococci -
- 8.
Causes respiratory infections
- A.
Staphylococci
- B.
Streptoccia
- C.
Diplococci
Correct Answer
B. Streptoccia -
- 9.
Some have an external capsule or slime layer offering additonal protection against human defenses
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protazoa
Correct Answer
A. Bacteria -
- 10.
Diffuse through bodily fluid and they stimulate antibodies or antitoxin production
- A.
Endotoxins
- B.
Exotoxins
Correct Answer
B. Exotoxins -
- 11.
Released after cell death and may cause fever, weakness, or may have serious effects on the circulatory dysfunction
- A.
Endotoxins
- B.
Exotoxins
Correct Answer
A. Endotoxins -
- 12.
Growth replication determined by environment
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
A. Bacteria -
- 13.
A very small parasite that requires a LIVING host cell for replication
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
C. Viruses -
- 14.
Genetic material takes over control of the host cell, using the host's capacity for cell metabolism for replication
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
C. Viruses -
- 15.
Some remain latent after invasion; they enter the host cells and replicate very slowly or not at all until some later time
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
C. Viruses -
- 16.
Exist in many similar forms or strains
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
C. Viruses -
- 17.
Tend to mutate or change during replication making it very difficult for a host to develop adequate immunity
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
C. Viruses -
- 18.
Hard to control, they can hide inside the human cell; they can alter the host cell chromosomes, thus leading to the development of malignant cells or cancer
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
C. Viruses -
- 19.
Live and grow EVERYWHERE (animals, plants, humans, food, medical equipment)
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
B. Fungi -
- 20.
Cultures are used to differentiate between:
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer(s)
A. Bacteria
B. Fungi
C. Viruses -
- 21.
Growth promoted by warmth and moisture
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
B. Fungi -
- 22.
Spread through spores which are reisistant to temp changes and chemicals
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
B. Fungi -
- 23.
Very few are pathogenic, most are considered beneficial since they are important in the production of yogurt, beer, and other foods, as well as serving as a source of antiboitic drugs
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
B. Fungi -
- 24.
Results from the fungus invading the superficial layers of the skin
- A.
Tinea pedis (athletes foot)
- B.
thrush
- C.
Candida
Correct Answer
A. Tinea pedis (athletes foot) -
- 25.
May cause infection in the oral cavity (thrush in infants) or vaginal infection
- A.
Tinea pedis
- B.
Candida
Correct Answer
B. Candida -
- 26.
More complex organism, unicellular, mobile,lack a cell wall, and may change shapes
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
D. Protozoa -
- 27.
Can live independently, some live on dead organic matter, and others are parasites living on or in another living host
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
D. Protozoa -
- 28.
Protozoa that causes a sexually transmitted infection of the reproductive tracts of men and women, attaching to the mucous membranes and causing inflammation
- A.
Amebic dysentery
- B.
Helminths
- C.
Trichomonas vaginalis
Correct Answer
C. Trichomonas vaginalis -
- 29.
Amebic dysentery of large intestines creating severe diarrhea and live abscesses, is caused by a parasite in the large intestines, vietnam vets, banannas
- A.
STD
- B.
Amebic dysentery
- C.
Helminths
Correct Answer
B. Amebic dysentery -
- 30.
Worms, not microorganisms but are parasites and cause infection in humans. they destroy living cells and are common in intestines, heart, worms, hookworms, whipworms, and round worms
- A.
Influenza
- B.
Amebic dysentery
- C.
Helminths
Correct Answer
C. Helminths -
- 31.
Common signs and symptoms include cysts, abdominal pain, appeteite loss, ulcers, anemia
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Viruses
- D.
Protozoa
Correct Answer
D. Protozoa -
- 32.
Single individuals or localized groups
- A.
Epidemic
- B.
Pandemic
- C.
Endemic
Correct Answer
A. Epidemic -
- 33.
Worldwide infection
- A.
Epidemic
- B.
Pandemic
- C.
Endemic
Correct Answer
B. Pandemic -
- 34.
Infection to a certain area consistently occurring in that popluation
- A.
Epidemic
- B.
Pandemic
- C.
Endemic
Correct Answer
C. Endemic -
- 35.
The reservoir is the source of infection (person,animal, water, food)
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 36.
Touching infectious lesion or sexual intercourse
- A.
Direct contact
- B.
Indirect contact
- C.
Droplet transmission
- D.
Vector-borne
- E.
Noscomial
Correct Answer
A. Direct contact -
- 37.
Modes of transmission
- A.
Direct contact
- B.
Indirect contact
- C.
Droplet transmission
- D.
Vector-borne
- E.
Hands
- F.
Nosocomial
Correct Answer(s)
A. Direct contact
B. Indirect contact
C. Droplet transmission
D. Vector-borne
E. Hands
F. Nosocomial -
- 38.
Involving intermediary such as a contaminated hand or food or inanimate objects
- A.
Direct contact
- B.
Indirect contact
- C.
Droplet transmission
- D.
Vector-borne
- E.
Nosocomial
Correct Answer
B. Indirect contact -
- 39.
Occurring when respiratory of salivary secretions containing pathogens such as influenza or tb are expelled from the body
- A.
Direct contact
- B.
Indirect contact
- C.
Droplet transmission
- D.
Vector-borne
- E.
Nosocomial
Correct Answer
C. Droplet transmission -
- 40.
When an insect or animal serves as an intermediary in a disease such as malaria
- A.
Direct contact
- B.
Indirect contact
- C.
Droplet transmission
- D.
Vector-borne
- E.
Nosocomial
Correct Answer
D. Vector-borne -
- 41.
Infection occur in health care facilities including hospitals by any method (MRSA, VRE)
- A.
Direct contact
- B.
Indirect contact
- C.
Droplet transmission
- D.
Vector-borne
- E.
Nosocomial
Correct Answer
E. Nosocomial -
- 42.
The time between entry of the organism into the body and appearnace of clinical signs symptoms of the disease
- A.
Incubation period
- B.
Prodromal period
- C.
Acute period
Correct Answer
A. Incubation period -
- 43.
Time when the infected person senses illness and usually senses something is wrong
- A.
Incubation period
- B.
Prodromal period
- C.
Acute period
Correct Answer
B. Prodromal period -
- 44.
Ends when the host reisitance becomes effective
- A.
Incubation period
- B.
Prodromal period
- C.
Acute period
Correct Answer
C. Acute period -
- 45.
Which are local signs of infection not systemic
- A.
Inflammation, pain, tenderness
- B.
Swelling, redness, warmth
- C.
Fever, nausea
- D.
Swollen glands
- E.
Disorientation, seizures
- F.
Cough, sneeze, vomiting, diarrhea
Correct Answer(s)
A. Inflammation, pain, tenderness
B. Swelling, redness, warmth
D. Swollen glands
F. Cough, sneeze, vomiting, diarrhea -
- 46.
Cultures, blood tests, and radiology (x rays) are used to diagnose infection
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 47.
Drugs derived from organisms such as penicillin from mold. now many drugs are synthetic
- A.
Anitmicrobials
- B.
Anitibiotics
- C.
Bactericidal
Correct Answer
B. Anitibiotics -
- 48.
Specific to target antifugal, antiviral, antibacterial, these drugs are unique to the type of organism and are NOT interchangeable
- A.
Antibiotics
- B.
Antimicrobials
- C.
Broad spectrum
Correct Answer
B. Antimicrobials -
- 49.
Most common nosocomial infection in the world, anaerovic bacterium infection, acquired in hospitals, develop colities following antibiotic intake, 1/3 infected dont have symptoms
- A.
Staph
- B.
VRE
- C.
Clostridium difficile
Correct Answer
C. Clostridium difficile -
- 50.
Staph that has developed resistance to Penicillin and methicillin and related drugs, primary mode of transmission is hands, life threatening
- A.
VRE
- B.
MRSA (methicillin resistant staphlococcus aureus)
Correct Answer
B. MRSA (methicillin resistant staphlococcus aureus) -
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