NCHSE Infection Control

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Where would you find an anaerobic microorganism? Options: On a toilet seat, In the soil, In the air, In sterile water

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In the soil

Front

What statement about bacteria is true? Options: All bacteria are harmful, All bacteria are round, All bacteria reproduce inside other living cells, All bacteria are single-celled organisms

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All bacteria are single-celled organisms

Front

A patient’s sore throat is caused by a streptococcus. How would it be treated?

Back

Antibiotic medication

Front

A person died from an infection caused by a neglected parasite. Which of the following is NOT a parasitic infection? Malaria, Chagas disease, Salmonella, Toxoplasmosis

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Salmonella

Front

What organism can only be seen with an electron microscope?

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Virus

Front

Beth has a nosocomial infection. How did she get it? Options: Hiking in the woods, Having a massage at a hotel spa, Eating contaminated food, Spending three days in the hospital

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Spending three days in the hospital

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All pathogens are:

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Disease-producing

Front

Tuberculosis is caused by a tubercle bacillus, which is a/an: Virus, Protozoa, Bacteria, Fungus

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Bacteria

Front

Albert has a yeast infection under his arm. It should be treated with a/an:

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Antifungal cream

Front

An infection that develops when the body’s normal defenses are not working properly is a/an:

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Opportunistic infection