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WorksheetsIntersystems MD1 Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of these is NOT an application of immunisation?
To prevent infection
To treat infection
To cause autism
To modify immune responses
To prevent and/or treat non-infectious conditions
Which of these represent 'types' of immunisation?
Active
Passive
Dynamic
Static
Which of these are live vaccines?
Polio (Sabin OPV)
Influenza
Rubella
Pertussis (whooping cough)
Which of these vaccines is safe in pregnancy?
Rubella
Influenza
Varicella
Yellow fever
Which of these is NOT an inactivated vaccine?
Polio (Salk IPV)
Hepatitis A
Pertussis
Typhoid
For which of these infections do we not have a vaccine (i.e. where you paying attention last week)??
Hepatitis A
Parvovirus B19
Hepatitis C
Cytomegalovirus
Rotavirus
Other than pregnant woman, who else cannot have live vaccines?
Children aged > 5
Children aged < 5 years
Immunocompromised people
Elderly > 65 years
Mary is the child of anti-vax parents. She never received any vaccines, including the Hib vaccine. She presents aged 3 with significant stridor and accessory muscle use (i.e. breathing troubles). What is the most likely diagnosis?
Pneumococcal pneumonia
Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Epiglottitis
Yeasts of the Malassezia species cause what infection?
Tinea pedis
Tinea corporis
Pityriasis versicolour
Erythrasma
Which of these are common opportunistic fungal infections?
Tinea
Candidiasis
Cryptococcosis
Dermatophytes
Which fungus is THE cause of fungal meningitis?
Tinea pedis
Cryptococcus neoformans
Aspergillus spp
Microsporum spp
Which of these is NOT an intrinsic resistance mechanism of skin to avoid infection?
Low water content
Fats and fatty acids
Lack of skin microbiota
High salt
Which two organisms are common causes of bacterial skin infections (e.g. cellulitis, folliculitis)?
Pseudomonas
Staph aureus
Strep pyogenes
Clostridium perfringens
Which pathogen causes bullous impetigo?
Staph epidermidis
Strep pyogenes
Staph aureus
Pseudomonas
Strep pyogenes/GAS is a common cause of which two skin infections?
Cellulitis
Erysipelas
Folliculitis
Bullous impetigo
Which bacteria causes "gas gangrene"?
Staph aureus
Strep pyogenes
Clostridium perfringens
Pseudomonas
Name some structural and secreted virulence determinants of Group A Streptococcus (Strep pyogenes).
Which of these is NOT an opportunistic skin pathogen?
Pseudomonas
Fungi
Clostridia
Staph spp.
Which of these is NOT an uncomplicated skin infection?
Abscess
Superficial cellulitis
Minor wound infection
Necrotising fasciitis
Do you absolutely understand the 5 moments of hand hygiene?
Yes Erica I promise I do
No, but I will learn them because it's good for my patients + MD1 exams
What is (the definition of) sepsis?
Dysregulated host response to infection associated with acute organ dysfunction
Underlying circulatory and cellular abnormalities severe enough to substantially increase mortality
Low BP, tachycardia, and acute respiratory distress
Low BP and a very unwell looking person
Which of these is NOT a common pathogen in sepsis?
E coli
Staph aureus
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Which of these are features of Pseudomonas?
Gram negative rod
Aerobe or facultative anaerobes
Some species produce pigments
Low nutritional requirements
Widespread in nature esp moist environments
What is the definition of a biofilm?
A collection of Pseudomonas on a surface
A consortium of microorganisms in which cells stick to each other and usually also to a surface
A green slime produce on top of stagnant water by bacteria
The cause of an opportunistic infection
In what condition is Pseudomonas a common respiratory pathogen?
Type 1 diabetes
COPD
CF
Asthma
Which of these is not a type of skin cancer?
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
Seborrhoeic keratosis
In pathological terms, what does acanthosis refer to?
A skin wound/opening
Retention of the nuclei in the keratin layer of the skin
Thickening of the epidermis
An area of skin that lacks melanin
Can you describe the process of skin healing?
Yes
No, I will revise your brilliant path summary sheet from our first tute
Which of these is NOT a layer of skin?
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous tissue
Muscle
In what layer of skin are the blood vessels and nerves found?
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
