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TEST 3 MICROBIOLOGY MCQs Flashcards

1
Q

Risk factor for developing nosocomial infections includes the following EXCEPT

chain of transmission

compromised status of host

microorganisms in health facility environment

antibiotics intake

A

antibiotics intake

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2
Q

Which among the following is a vaccine preventable cancer

Cervical cancer.

Liver cancer.

Pancreatic cancer.

Skin cancer.

A

Cervical cancer.

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3
Q

Zika

patient will have hydrophobia

Is caused by bacteria

Is transmitted by rodents

causes brain defects in fetus.

A

causes brain defects in fetus.

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4
Q

Gram negative bacteria is different from gram positive bacteria by having

cell wall.

peptidoglycan.

lipopolysaccharide layer.

exotoxin.

A

lipopolysaccharide layer.

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5
Q

Which sterilization procedure Kills all organism and endospores

Hot Air Sterilization

Boiling

Autoclave

Glutaraldehyde

A

Autoclave

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6
Q

Which among the following enters the body via skin

Pin worm

Hook worm

Round worm.

Tape worm

A

Hook worm

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7
Q

Find the INCORRECT match:

Tapeworm- cysticercosis

Roundworm – larva migrans

Hookworm- skin abscess

Pinworm – peri anal itching

A

Hookworm- skin abscess

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8
Q

Neisseria is a

Diplococci

Monococci

Diplobacilli

Streptobacilli

A

Diplococci

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9
Q

Clostridium tetani is a

facultative aerobe.

facultative anaerobe.

Obligate anaerobe.

Obligate aerobe.

A

Obligate anaerobe.

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10
Q

Find the INCORRECT match:

Clostridium tetani – tetanus

Treponema pallidum – syphilis

Staphylococcus aureus – pneumonia

Salmonella typhi – typhoid

A

Staphylococcus aureus – pneumonia

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11
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Acquired Immuno Deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is defined when

CD4+ T cell count < 200 cells per µL.

CD4+ T cell count < 400 cells per µL.

CD8+ T cell count < 400 cells per µL.

CD8+ T cell count < 200 cells per µL.

A

CD4+ T cell count < 200 cells per µL.

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12
Q

Which of the following is a helminth infections ?

Ascaris

Entamoeba

Trichomonas

Malaria

A

Ascaris

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13
Q

Candidiasis is caused by

Candida krusei.

Candida tropicalis.

Candida albicans.

Candida glabrata.

A

Candida albicans.

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14
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A young woman came for complaints of vaginal discharge and lower abdomen pain. Swab test was taken. Colonies grown were stained which showed cocci arranged in pairs. The microorganism is

Pneumococci.

Neisseria gonococci.

Staphylococcus aureus.

Streptococcus pyogenes.

A

Neisseria gonococci.

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15
Q

______ is an oncogenic infection

Shingles

Human papilloma infection

Influenza

Kuru

A

Human papilloma infection

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16
Q

Which among the following is NOT true about chemical agents?

Formaldehyde is used to preserve tissue specimens

Radiation is used to sterilize heat-sensitive materials.

Iodine is used to purify water, treat swimming pools.

Chlorhexidine used for surgical scrubs

A

Iodine is used to purify water, treat swimming pools.

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17
Q

Which among the following is a prokaryote

ovum

bacteria

neuron

muscle cell

18
Q

Bacteria are considered prokaryote as they do not have __________.
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosomes
D. Plasmids

A

A. Nucleus

19
Q

Which of the following is an obligate aerobe
A. E. coli
B. Clostridium tetani
C. Corynebacterium diphtheria
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

A

D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

20
Q

Which of the following is a obligate anaerobe
A. E. coli
B. Clostridium tetani
C. Corynebacterium diphtheria
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

A

B. Clostridium tetani

21
Q

Find the CORRECT match
A. Reservoir – mode of transmission
B. Pathogenicity – mode of spread
C. Portal of entry -portals where the pathogen is released from the reservoir
D. Pathogen – infectious agent

A

D. Pathogen – infectious agent

22
Q

Most common cause of urinary infections is
A. Salmonella typhi
B. Escherichia coli
C. Clostridium tetani
D. Entamoeba histolytica

A

B. Escherichia coli

23
Q

The stain used for staining tuberculosis bacilli is
A. Ziehl-Neelsen stain
B. Haematoxylin stain
C. Eosin stain
D. Immunofluorescence stain

A

A. Ziehl-Neelsen stain

24
Q

Most favourite organ for mycobacterium tuberculosis
A. Kidneys
B. Brain
C. Lungs
D. Stomach

25
Which stage of syphilis has gummas? A. First B. Second C. Third D. All the above
C. Third
26
Which of the following is an opportunistic infection A. Candidiasis B. Typhoid C. Diphtheria D. Gonorrhoea
A. Candidiasis
27
Which of the following is a caused by virus A. Rabies B. Typhoid C. Diphtheria D. Gonorrhoea
A. Rabies
28
AIDS infection is characterised by A. Reduced CD4 T cells B. Immunity compromised C. Chronic infection D. All the above
D. All the above
29
Which of the following is a latent viral infection A. Rabies B. Zika C. Dengue D. Shingles
D. Shingles
30
Which of the following is not correct match about oncogenic virus A. HIV – sarcoma B. HBV – liver cancer C. HPV – cervix cancer D. HCV – colon cancer
D. HCV – colon cancer
31
Tinea versicolor infection is caused by A. Dermatophytes B. Malassezia furfur C. Candida D. Plasmodium
B. Malassezia furfur
32
Ringworm infection is caused by A. Dermatophytes B. Malassezia furfur C. Candida D. Plasmodium
A. Dermatophytes
33
Which of the following is NOT a protozoan parasite ? A. Trichomonas vaginalis B. Plasmodium C. Entamoeba histolytica D. Malassezia furfur
D. Malassezia furfur
34
Which of the following is not spread by sexual contact? A. Trichomonas vaginalis B. Gonorrhoea C. Syphilis D. Tetanus
D. Tetanus
35
Please find the mismatch of infections and mode of transmission A. Typhoid – waterborne B. Malaria – mosquito C. Gonorrhoea – sexual contact D. Rabies – Faeco- oral
D. Rabies – Faeco- oral
36
Which of the following infection is acquired due to raw beef consumption ? A. Tapeworm B. Threadworm C. Roundworm D. Hook worm
A. Tapeworm
37
Which of the following infection causes cysticercosis? A. Tapeworm B. Threadworm C. Roundworm D. Hook worm
A. Tapeworm
38
Which of the following infection causes perianal itch? A. Tapeworm B. Threadworm C. Roundworm D. Hook worm
B. Threadworm
39
Which of the following infection causes anemia? A. Tapeworm B. Threadworm C. Roundworm D. Hook worm
D. Hook worm
40
Which of the following infection enters by foot skin? A. Tapeworm B. Threadworm C. Roundworm D. Hook worm
D. Hook worm
41
Most common nosocomial infection is A. Urinary infection B. Pneumonia C. Skin abscess D. Sepsis
A. Urinary infection
42
______ is the sterilisation procedure which can kill endospores on the surgical instruments. A. Autoclave B. Pasteurization C. Filtration D. Dry heat
A. Autoclave

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