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Nosocomial Infections
Transient microbiota differ from normal microbiota in that transient microbiota
cause diseases.
are acquired by direct contact.
are present for a relatively short time.
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Transient microbiota differ from normal microbiota in that transient microbiota
cause diseases.
are acquired by direct contact.
are present for a relatively short time.
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$200 Question
Which of the following is NOT a condition that the normal microbiota of the skin have to tolerate?
glandular secretions with antimicrobial properties
acidic conditions
low moisture
body temperature
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Which of the following is NOT a condition that the normal microbiota of the skin have to tolerate?
glandular secretions with antimicrobial properties
acidic conditions
low moisture
body temperature
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Normal microbiota can benefit the host by preventing the overgrowth of harmful microorganisms. This is called
microbial antagonism.
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Normal microbiota can benefit the host by preventing the overgrowth of harmful
microorganisms. This is called
both organisms are unaffected.
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both organisms are unaffected.
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Elimination of the normal microbiota (by antibiotics, for example) can result in
fewer diseases.
increased susceptibility to disease.
absence of bacterial growth.
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Elimination of the normal microbiota (by antibiotics, for example) can result in
fewer diseases.
increased susceptibility to disease.
absence of bacterial growth.
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Diseases caused by microorganisms that reside outside the body and produce disease only when introduced into the body, and are not transmitted from one host to another, are
communicable.
contagious.
nosocomial.
noncommunicable.
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Diseases caused by microorganisms that reside outside the body and produce disease only when introduced into the body, and are not transmitted from one host to another, are
communicable.
contagious.
nosocomial.
noncommunicable.
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A patient experiences pain and discomfort. These changes in the patient’s body function are referred to as
a. signs.
b. symptoms.
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A patient experiences pain and discomfort. These changes in the patient’s body function are referred to as
a. signs.
b. symptoms.
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What term is used to describe a disease that develops slowly and is likely to recur for long periods?
acute
chronic
latent
subacute
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What term is used to describe a disease that develops slowly and is likely to recur for long periods?
acute
chronic
latent
subacute
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$400 Question
anthrax.
tetanus.
chickenpox.
rabies.
$400 Answer
anthrax.
tetanus.
chickenpox.
rabies.
$500 Question
A disease acquired by many people in a given area in a relatively short period of time is called
pandemic.
epidemic.
sporadic.
endemic.
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A disease acquired by many people in a given area in a relatively short period of time is called
pandemic.
epidemic.
sporadic.
endemic.
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climate
nationality
lifestyle
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climate
nationality
lifestyle
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period of decline.
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period of decline.
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The stage of disease that is characterized by early and mild symptoms is called the
period of illness.
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$300 Answer
The stage of disease that is characterized by early and mild symptoms is called the
period of illness.
$400 Question
Which of the following diseases is NOT spread by droplet transmission?
botulism
influenza
pneumonia
pertussis
$400 Answer
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Which of the following diseases is NOT spread by droplet transmission?
botulism
influenza
pneumonia
pertussis
$500 Question
The spread of disease agents via contaminated water is an example of _____ transmission.
mechanical
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The spread of disease agents via contaminated water is an example of _____ transmission.
mechanical
$100 Question
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to nosocomial infections?
compromised host
microorganisms in hospital environment
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to nosocomial infections?
compromised host
microorganisms in hospital environment
5–15%
10–20%
15–25%
20–30%
5–15%
10–20%
15–25%
20–30%
lower respiratory infections
lower respiratory infections
vehicle
contact
mechanical
biological
vehicle
contact
mechanical
biological
$500 Question
Which of the following measures is NOT used to prevent nosocomial infections?
aseptic technique
frequent handwashing
$500 Answer
Which of the following measures is NOT used to prevent nosocomial infections?
aseptic technique
frequent handwashing
$100 Question
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of investigations used to analyze the occurrence of disease?
analytical
etiology
experimental
descriptive
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of investigations used to analyze the occurrence of disease?
analytical
etiology
experimental
descriptive
$200 Question
Which of the following involves collecting all data that describe the occurrence of the disease under study?
analytical epidemiology
descriptive epidemiology
experimental epidemiology
case reporting
$200 Answer
Which of the following involves collecting all data that describe the occurrence of the disease under study?
analytical epidemiology
descriptive epidemiology
experimental epidemiology
case reporting
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is published by the
CDC.
NIH.
FDA.
WHO.
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is published by the
CDC.
NIH.
FDA.
WHO.
Which of the following is NOT a notifiable infectious disease?
anthrax
cholera
Which of the following is NOT a notifiable infectious disease?
anthrax
cholera
$500 Question
Who made a map showing that people infected with cholera drank from the Broad Street pump?
Robert Koch
John Snow
Florence Nightingale
Ignaz Semmelweis
$500 Answer
Who made a map showing that people infected with cholera drank from the Broad Street pump?
Robert Koch
John Snow
Florence Nightingale
Ignaz Semmelweis
FINAL ROUND Question
If a patient enters the period of illness and does not successfully overcome the disease, what occurs?
The patient enters the period of decline.
The patient enters the prodormal period.
The patient enters the period of convalescence.
The patient dies.
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FINAL ROUND Answer
If a patient enters the period of illness and does not successfully overcome the disease, what occurs?
The patient enters the period of decline.
The patient enters the prodormal period.
The patient enters the period of convalescence.
The patient dies.
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