2.01 Communicable Dx Patho & Treatment

Multiple Choice

What organ is primarily affected by Hepatitis B?

• Liver

• Heart

• Kidney

• Lung

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for Hepatitis B?

• Coughing and sneezing

• Sexual contact

• Sharing needles

• From mother to baby at birth

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common signs and symptoms of Hepatitis B?

• Fever

• Dark urine

• Headache

• Jaundice

Open Ended

Explain the difference between the treatment options for acute and chronic Hepatitis B infection.

Open Ended

Describe how the prevention and treatment strategies for Hepatitis B can impact public health outcomes.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following body cells does HIV primarily attack?

• Red blood cells

• CD4 cells (T cells)

• Platelets

• B cells

Multiple Select

Which of the following are modes of HIV transmission?

• Unprotected sex with a person who has HIV

• Sharing drug needles

• Sharing toilets

• Mother to baby during childbirth

Open Ended

List three common signs or symptoms of HIV infection.

Open Ended

What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of AIDS?

• Chills

• Recurring fever

• Rash

• Swollen lymph glands

Open Ended

Explain how AIDS is transmitted from one person to another.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are possible complications of AIDS?

• Pneumonia

• Oral Thrush

• Diabetes

• TB

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of measles (rubeola)?

• High fever

• Cough

• Joint pain

• Tiny white spots inside the mouth

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristic signs of measles (rubeola)?

• Red watery eyes

• Measles rash

• Koplik spots

• Swollen lymph nodes

Open Ended

Explain the importance of the MMR vaccine in the prevention of measles and its complications.

Multiple Choice

What is the most common cause of meningitis?

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Fungus

• Parasite

Multiple Choice

Why is MRSA a difficult infection to treat?

• MRSA is difficult to treat due to its resistance to many antibiotics.
• MRSA is easily treated with common antibiotics.
• MRSA infections are always mild and self-limiting.
• MRSA is a virus that does not require treatment.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a risk factor for C. diff?

• A healthy diet
• Chronic gastrointestinal disease
• Advanced age
• Frequent antibiotic use

Multiple Choice

Which is the #1 way to prevent transmission of C. Diff?

• Using hand sanitizer only
• Wearing gloves at all times
• Proper hand hygiene (washing hands with soap and water)
• Avoiding contact with infected individuals

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for C. Diff?

• Antibiotics

• Probiotics supplements
• Fecal Transplant Therapy

• Antiviral medications

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a form of prevention for tinea pedis?

• Walking barefoot in public showers
• Using scented foot lotion regularly
• Wearing wet socks throughout the day
• Keeping feet dry and using antifungal powder

Multiple Choice

What is Hepatitis B?

• A liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV)

• A lung infection caused by bacteria

• A heart infection caused by a parasite

• A kidney infection caused by a fungus

Open Ended

After learning about healthcare safety and infection control procedures, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about regarding communicable diseases?