Chapter 12 Quiz - Infectious Diseases

Question 1

Commensalism is an interaction in which the microorganism and the host both derive benefits from the interaction.

True or false?

If false then what is it.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Viruses can’t reproduce outside of cells.

True or false?

If false then where.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Antibiotic meds are effective against viruses.

True or false?

If false then against what.

Answer 3

False

Selected Antibiotic meds are effective against selected bacteria.  
Antiviral meds  (e.g., Acyclovir, Ribavirin, protease inhibitors) are effective against viruses.

Question 4

Prion proteins form amyloid plaques along neurons.

Ture or false?

If false then form what.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterial species you might find within wounds.

True or false?

If false is a common what.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Mycobacterium tuberculosis can be diagnosed with an acid-fast stain.

True or false?

If false diagnosed what.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Patients begin displaying signs and symptoms (S & S) of dz in the incubation period.

True or false?

If false then when.

Answer 7

False

Patients begin displaying signs and symptoms (S & S) of dz in the prodromal period.

Question 8

Fungal cultures are typically complete within 48 hours.

True or false?

If false then what type of cultures

Answer 8

False

Bacterial cultures are typically complete within 48 hours. Fungal cultures may take weeks.

Question 9

___?___ is the term for removing dirt & damaged tissue from a wound.

Answer 9

___Debridement___ is the term for removing dirt & damaged tissue from a wound.

Question 10

___?___ is the virus responsible for infectious mononucleosis. (Give your answer without hypens; include the full name of the pathogen.)

Answer 10

___Epstein Barr Virus___ is the virus responsible for infectious mononucleosis. (Give your answer without hypens; include the full name of the pathogen.)

Question 11

___?___ is the most important preventive measure in preventing the spread of infectious disease.

Answer 11

___Hand washing___ is the most important preventive measure in preventing the spread of infectious disease.

Question 12

A STAT gram stain result on cerebral spinal fluid in a 2 year old is called to the nurse. Gram negative rods are noted. This is a sign of:

1. systemic fungal infection
2. mad cow disease
3. viral meningitis
4. bacterial meningitis

Answer 12

A STAT gram stain result on cerebral spinal fluid in a 2 year old is called to the nurse. Gram negative rods are noted. This is a sign of:

4. bacterial meningitis

Question 13

Probiotics are foods/supplements that contain live cultures of bacteria.

True or false?

If false what are they.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a disease caused by one of the herpes viruses or is NOT an example of a herpes virus?

1. cytomegalovirus
2. genital warts
3. Haemophilus influenza
4. shingles

Answer 14

3. Haemophilus influenza

Question 15

Select ALL of the options below that are basic mechanisms that allow an antiobiotic to help a patient conquer a bacterial infection. There may be more than one true answer to this question.

1. interrupt bacterial DNA synthesis
2. interfere with bacterial ribosomal activity and thus disrupt protein synthesis
3. interfere with cell wall synthesis
4. stimulate the host’s immune system (e.g. w/ cytokines)

Answer 15

1. interrupt bacterial DNA synthesis

2. interfere with bacterial ribosomal activity and thus disrupt protein synthesis

Question 16

HPV, Hepatitis B and C and HSV II are all oncogenic viruses.

True or false?

If false which are.

Answer 16

False

HPV, Hepatitis B and C and EBV are all oncogenic viruses.

Question 17

Rotavirus, norovirus and adenovirus are all enteric (intestinal) viruses.

True or false?

If false then which are.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

To prevent infection in the newborn if a woman in labor has an active Herpes Simplex II lesions in her vaginal area, a C-section is the only option.

True or false?

If false then which option.

Answer 18

False

If actual lesions are present at the time of delivery, a C-section delivery may be considered.

If there are NO lesions, a normal vaginal delivery may be considered if the mother is in good health and has a good antibody titer.