chapter 17-infection control -Rad Tech

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Lyme disease is caused by bacteria carried by deer ticks. What is an example of transmission of an infection by?

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a vector

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Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of microorganisms?

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Bacteria

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The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as?

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infection

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Bacteria have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT they:

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are eukaryotic organisms.

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Any microorganism that causes disease is:

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pathogenic.

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All of the following are related EXCEPT:

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bacillus.

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Pathogenic organisms have the ability to:

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all of the above.

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All of the following are viral infections EXCEPT:

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tinea pedis.

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Once an organism is infected, several steps have taken place. These steps consist of: 1. multiplication and spread. 2. encounter and entry. 3. host. 4. damage. 5. reservoir. 6. fomite. 7. outcome. Which options are correct?

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1, 2, 4, and 7 only

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A disease spread by kissing is being transmitted by which of the following methods?

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Direct contact