Infection Control

What term is used to describe a microorganism that is beneficial in one body system but can become pathogenic when it is present in another body system?

• Endogenous

• Opportunistic

• Nosocomial

• Resident flora

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the growth and reproduction of microorganisms?

• Moisture

• Darkness

• Nutrients

• Oxygen

Which of the following bacteria is known to cause a severe staph infection that is difficult to treat due to its resistance to methicillin?

• Streptococcus pyogenes

• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

• Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE)

• Bacillus spores

Which bacteria is resistant to vancomycin and several other drugs, making it challenging to treat with a single antibiotic?

• Streptococcus pyogenes

• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

• Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE)

• Bacillus spores

Which of the following diseases is NOT mentioned as being caused by viruses?

• Chickenpox

• Malaria

• Influenza

• Herpes

What is the primary way that viruses are spread from human to human?

• Through contaminated water

• By insect bites

• Through blood and other body secretions

• By direct skin contact

Which disease is caused by a mosquito-borne flavivirus that first infected birds but now infects humans?

• Rocky Mountain spotted fever

• Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

• West Nile virus (WNV)

• Monkeypox

According to the text, what is a major way that rickettsiae are transmitted to humans?

• Through airborne particles

• By consuming undercooked meat

• By the bites of infected insects

• Through direct contact with soil

What disease is caused by the HBV virus?

• Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

• Hepatitis B

• Marburg virus

• Monkeypox

What term is used to describe infections that are acquired by an individual in a healthcare facility such as a hospital or long-term care facility?

• Endogenous infection

• Exogenous infection

• Healthcare Acquired infection

• Opportunistic infection