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Microbiology and Infection Control
Microbiology and Infection Control
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MA; medical assistant; infection; Micro; clinic
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The Immune System is a collection of cells, tissues, that provide resistance to infections.
False
True
2
The engulfing/ingestion of bacteria or other material at a cellular level
pinocytosis
phagocytosis
filtration
3
The most common antiseptics a MA will use on a pt is......
bleach
soap
alcohol
4
Immunodeficiency is a common side effect of cancer treatments
True
False
5
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
Parasite
Microorganism
Pathogen
6
flesh
-
eating bacteria is also known as
staphylococcus aureus
distaphylococcus aureus
Necrotizing fasciitis
7
Moniliasis is also known as
yeast infection
viral infection
bacterial infection
8
Bacteria out number human cells
10:5
20:1
10:1
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Active Immunity forms when an individual is exposed to an infection or vaccination
False
True
10
An infection which occurs suddenly and doesn't last long term
chronic
acute
subchronic
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All of these are part of the chain of infection....besides
Host
Reservoir
Portal of transmission
Portal of exit
12
Only _________ can kill spores
bleach
autoclave
soap and very hot water
13
What shape is a spirilla
round
box shaped
cork screw
circular
14
Streptococci are commonly found in chains?
True
False
15
Stress makes you more likely to become sick
False
True
16
Protozoa require _______ to live
moisture/water
humans and animals
humans
17
Microorganisms thrive in __________ places
damp/moist
dark
warm
All of the above
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What shape is this bacteria?
pearl necklace
Sprillium
Streptococcus
Coccus
19
All microorganism are pathogens
True
False
20
The period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms.
incubation period
dedication period
waiting period
21
An organism that lives on (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
bacteria
protoza
parasites
22
Reservoir host can be
animal
human
all are correct
plant
23
A person with TB should be placed in
Airborne precautions
Droplet precautions
Contact precautions
24
A pt with whooping cough should be placed in
Droplet precaution
Contact precaution
Airborne precaution
25
O&P stands for....
ova and passing
ova and parasite
open and passing
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Bacilli are
spherical in shape
rod shaped
spiral in shape
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Microorganisms common to our own body
deadly invaders
normal flora
normal pathogens
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What is this shape of bacteria?
Filamentous bacteria
Rod
Spirillum
Coccus
29
Bacteria that remain purple through gram staining.
Gram negative Bacteria
Gram positive Bacteria
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MRSA can often start off as a boil
False
True
31
Smallest known infectious agent
viruses
spores
bacteria
32
Cocci are
spiraled
squared
spherical
33
Ingestion of contaminated foods is
Portal of entry
portal of exit
host
34
Signs of septicemia include all of these, but
reddness
cyanosis
swelling
warmth
35
The smallpox vaccine was created in
1798
1800
1998
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Infectious virus particles are called
virions
infectious viruses
scabies
37
Aerobic microorganisms
Do not require O2 to live
Require O2 to live
38
What is this shape of bacteria?
Filamentous bacteria
Coccus
Spirillum
Rod
39
Anaerobic microorganisms
Require O2 to live
Do not require O2 to live
40
Develops over lifetime, and better w/ previous exposure
Adaptive Immunity
Inate Immunity
Acquired Immunity
41
Pinworms are nocturnal
False
True
42
Morphology refers to.......
shape
color
size
43
One of the greatest defense we have against infection is
our skin
our mouth
our spleen
44
Gram negative bacteria will turn
pink
blue
purple
yellow
45
Hospital-acquired infections
acute infection
nosocomial infection
sociable infection
46
What shape of bacteria is this?
straphylococcus
Diplococcus
streptococcus
47
Commonly known as parasitic worms
fleas
helminths
crabs
48
what shape are cocci
zig zaggy
round
rod shape
spherical
49
Pathogens destroy human tissues and consume it as food
False
True
50
what shape is a bacilli
whirly birdy
roundish
oblong
rod shaped
51
The absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.
asepsis
sanitized
septic
52
Mode of transmission can be direct or indirect
False
True
53
A common germicide used in cleaning exam rooms is
bleach
salt
windex
54
What shape of bacteria is this?
sprillium
coccus
bacillus
55
What shape is this bacteria?
Streptobacillus
Sprillium
bacillus
hotdogs
56
What shape of bacteria is this
coccus
sprillium
bacillus
57
___________is the ability of a pathogenic virus to lie dormant
labent
latent
laceant
58
Common Portal of exits include
Unborn child
droplets from sneezing
substances still inside the GI tract
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strepto
twisted chains
hardening
grape like clusters
dry
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A person on immunosuppressive drugs would be considered
Susceptible host
portal of entry
host
61
S. aureus is a common cause of MRSA
False
True
62
It is okay to remove your face shield and goggles before you remove your gloves
True
False
63
Network of tissues and organs that help rid body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials.
digestive system
hepatic system
lymphatic system
64
Mycology is the study of
fungus
bacteria
viruses
65
What is methecillin-resistant staphyloccus aureus?
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like grapes
Superficial fungal infection that affects the skin
Microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water
Infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to antibiotics
66
Strepto are...?
Pairs
None of the above
Clusters
Chains
67
what is a tetrad?
cluster of 5 chromatids
cluster of 8 chromatids
cluster of 3 chromatids
cluster of 4 chromatids
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VRE is
vitamin resistant enterococcus
vancomycin resistant enterococcus
vancoover resistant enterococcus
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Viruses can only be seen with
the naked eye
an electron microscope
magnifying glass
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What shape is this bacteria?
bacillus
coccus
sprillium
