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WorksheetsBMT1 OBJ. 5.00 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 14mins
Tuberculosis is considered re-emerging because this infection has shown resistance to:
vaccines
antifungal medications
antiparasitic medications
antibiotic medications
The last documented case was in 1977, therefore children in the US are no longer vaccinated for:
measles
smallpox
whooping cough
hepatitis B
A pt. with HIV was just diagnosed with Pneumocystis Carnii Pneumonia. Which BEST describes this new diagnosis?
viral infection
opportunistic infection
septic infection
congenital disorder
The public provides what kind of immunity to cancer pts' to protect them from diseases?
passive immunity
active immunity
antibiotic immunity
herd immunity
How would a person MOST LIKELY acquire trichinosis?
eating under cooked meat
fecal-oral transmission
direct contact with contaminated body fluids
drinking after someone
Amelia was taking antibiotics for pneumonia. She developed a yeast infection, which would be considered a/an:
bacterial infection
viral infection
opportunistic infection
nosocomial infection
Rabies occurs through direct contact, usually from animals to humans, and is controlled through dog licensure.
true
false
I don't know
I don't care
The inflammatory response is a non-specific defense by the body that includes
pain, low body temp, joint swelling
decreasad swelling, pain and body temp
swelling, redness, pain and increased body temp
redness, increased body temp, no pain
Chi went swimming in a freshwater lake where small larvae are infected with Schistosoma. She develops a rash, abdominal pain & diarrhea, MOST LIKELY caused by:
fungi
helminths
prions
protozoa
What TYPE of medication is used to treat Bacterial Infections?
antiviral
antifungal
antibiotics
antiparesitic
The MOST COMMON symptoms for Tuberculosis are:
cough (sometimes bloody), weight loss, fever, night sweats
muscle weakness, high blood pressure
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
severe muscle cramps, vomiting
Legionnaire's is caused by which organism?
protozoa
bacteria
virus
fungi
Milk pasteurization is an example of
animal control programs
safe water programs
food safety programs
sewage treatment and disposal
Sue was bitten by a mosquito and got malaria. Which pathogen caused the infection? (Think Tropical)
bacterium
prion
protozoan
virus
What is meant if a disease is Non-Virulent?
It's not contagious
will cause symptoms in a lot of people
can not be treated
not likely to spread and cause people to get sick
What is the leading cause of death in underdeveloped countries?
cancer
heart attacks
diabetes
infectious diseases
This infection has the potential to spread to the heart, joints & nervous system, making it a distinct disease, although it has been around throughout human history.
HIV
meningitis
Lyme Disease
tuberculosis
The MOST COMMON reservoir for Clostridium Tetani is: (think rust)
fungi
insects
soil
humans
This illness has an attenuated vaccine available:
Lyme Disease
Chicken Pox
Mononucleosis
HIV
Requiring vaccines to attend school helps provide ______ immunity ? (think large numbers)
nonspecific
passive
natural
herd
Why doesn't the US vaccinate against "waterborne" illnesses?
they exist mostly in developing countries
not enough vaccines for everyone
the vaccines cost too much
they don't work
Natural defenses to illness in the body include tears, saliva and ___________
mucous & nasal membrane secretions
semen
sweat
urine
Which pathogen's treatment MAY be highly toxic to humans?
virus
bacterium
fungus
protozoan
A baby contracts herpes from the mother during childbirth. Which "Mode of transmission" BEST describes this viral transfer?
indirect contact
vertical transmission
horizontal transmission
diagonal transmission
The literal definition of "Antibiotic" refers to the destruction or destroying of
life
protozoa
viruses
fungi
The measles virus only affects humans. What role in the chain of infection humans play?
infected
diseased
sanitary
reservoir
Which level or division of the law mandates sewage treatment?
local
county
state
federal
Symptoms of the West Nile virus:
fever, headache, body aches, continued fatigue for weeks/months
nausea and muscle pain
muscle cramps, poor appetite
muscle tension, fatigue, diarrhea
Rabies is an infectious disease prevented by what public health safety measure?
herd immunity
animal control programs
euthanization programs
food safety programs
The WHO has identified measles & polio as targeted diseases for global eradication. This means they could be
the leading cause of death
cured with antibiotics
completely eliminated
cause premature deaths
When pathogens enter the host, adhere to the host cells & invaded host tissues, what else happens?
inflicts damage on the tissues
adheres to the tissues
becomes resistant to the tissues
repairs the tissues
What is the LEADING cause of death Globally?
heart disease
infectious disease
car accidents
cancer
A cow on a farm began acting strangely and died a short time later. Brain tissue showed holes in the tissue. Which infectious agent MOST LIKELY caused this? ("Mad cow")
helminth
fungus
protozoan
prion
Acyclovir is used to treat shingles, herpes simplex & chicken pox. Which drug category does it belong?
antiviral medications
antibiotic medications
antifungal medications
anticoagulant medications
Researcher's went to South America to study the Zika virus affecting the area. What is this an example of?
clinical research
epidemiological studies
applied research
defined research
Bacteria use which process to reproduce quickly?
meiosis
binary fusion
mitosis
BINARY FISSION
Rifampin is a medication used to treat
HIV
tuberculosis
Ebola
Lyme disease
The type of immunity developed from receiving a vaccine is
acquired active immunity
passive immunity
acquired immunity
expanded immunity
The NIH, CDC & FDA all fall under which Federal Agency?
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Health Resources Administration
US Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)
What is the MOST LIKELY reason people decline vaccines?
criteria to get them
fear of them causing Autism
not enough doctors to give them
current shortage of vaccines
What is the mode of transmission for chicken pox, measles and influenza (Flu)?
foodborne
waterborne
airborne
bloodborne
