Chapter 5 - NCLEX Questions

Question 1

Genital herpes is an example of an infection that
A. Can be present in a latent state.
B. Results from a fusion of multiple host cells into single large cells.
C. Is a provirus
D. Causes disease only once.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What diagnostic methods would be used to differentiate between bacterial and viral infections in the clinical setting? Select all that apply.
A. Determination of whether patient is experiencing nausea or vomiting
B. Blood cultures
C. Rapid strep testing
D. Initiation of antibiotic therapy
E. CBC with differential

Answer 2

B, C, E

Question 3

Bird embryos are used to cultivate viruses because they
A. Provide a sterile environment
B. Provide nourishment needed for replication
C. Are self-supporting units
D. All of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following is a known association between viruses and cancers?
A. Papillomarvirus causes brain cancer
B. Infections with herpesvirus leads to AIDS
C. Hepatitis B is associated with liver cancer.
D. Papillomarvirus is associated with gastric cancer.

Answer 4

C

Question 5

Which statements are accurate regarding properties of viruses? Select all that apply.
A. Viruses are cell structures that are compact and economical.
B. Viruses represent active molecules outside the host cell.
C. The basic structure of a virus is composed simply of a protein shell.
D. Viruses do not contain enzymes for most metabolic processes.
E. Viruses contain either DNA or RNA.

Answer 5

C, D, E