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DHO Unit 13:1 Pathogens

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All microorganisms are harmful to humans.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Diplococci bacteria are

a)

round pairs

b)

a chain of spheres

c)

a cluster of circles

d)

are not killed by bacteria

3.

The following diseases are caused by diplococci bacteria (check all that apply)

a)

gonorrhea

b)

meningitis

c)

pneumonia

d)

depression

4.

Bacilli are __________ shaped bacteria.

a)

cubed

b)

round

c)

rod

d)

spiral

5.

Antibiotics are used to kill most viruses.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Protozoa are one-celled animal-like organisms may contain ___________ to help them move freely.

a)

cillia

b)

flagella

c)

legs

d)

wings

7.

Fungi are simple plant-like organisms and are classified as either _______________ or ____________.

a)

diplococci, streptococci

b)

fleas, ticks

c)

aerobic, anaerobic

d)

yeast, mold

8.

Hepatitis B is transmitted by coughing and sneezing.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

There is a vaccine for Hepatitis B.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the (a)   .

11.

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by a _________ called ____________.

a)

bacteria, tuberculosis

b)

virus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

c)

virus, hepatitis

d)

fungus, athlete's foot

12.

When a microorganism requires oxygen to live it is

a)

aerobic

b)

anaerobic

c)

endogenous

d)

exogenous

13.

A nosocomial or opportunistic infection are caused

a)

by not washing your hands

b)

by poor healthcare service

c)

when the body's defense system is down

d)

when antibiotics are not effective

14.

Another name for causative agent is

a)

microorganism

b)

nonpathogen

c)

virus

d)

pathogen

15.

Microorganisms live best in a ____________, ____________, and _________ environment.

a)

human body, animals, hot

b)

warm, moist, dark

c)

dry, hot, dark

d)

warm, moist, sun exposed

16.

Fomites are objects contaminated with infectious material.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Viruses are the smallest microorganism and can only be seen using an electron microscope.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Viruses can live outside the human body indefinitely (forever).

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The cleanest procedure used to clean surfaces and instruments is called _____________.

a)

antisepsis

b)

disinfection

c)

sterilization

d)

UV light

20.

Asepsis is defined as absence of disease producing organisms.

a)

True

b)

False