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WorksheetsDHO Unit 13:1 Pathogens
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
All microorganisms are harmful to humans.
True
False
Diplococci bacteria are
round pairs
a chain of spheres
a cluster of circles
are not killed by bacteria
The following diseases are caused by diplococci bacteria (check all that apply)
gonorrhea
meningitis
pneumonia
depression
Bacilli are __________ shaped bacteria.
cubed
round
rod
spiral
Antibiotics are used to kill most viruses.
True
False
Protozoa are one-celled animal-like organisms may contain ___________ to help them move freely.
cillia
flagella
legs
wings
Fungi are simple plant-like organisms and are classified as either _______________ or ____________.
diplococci, streptococci
fleas, ticks
aerobic, anaerobic
yeast, mold
Hepatitis B is transmitted by coughing and sneezing.
True
False
There is a vaccine for Hepatitis B.
True
False
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the (a) .
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by a _________ called ____________.
bacteria, tuberculosis
virus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
virus, hepatitis
fungus, athlete's foot
When a microorganism requires oxygen to live it is
aerobic
anaerobic
endogenous
exogenous
A nosocomial or opportunistic infection are caused
by not washing your hands
by poor healthcare service
when the body's defense system is down
when antibiotics are not effective
Another name for causative agent is
microorganism
nonpathogen
virus
pathogen
Microorganisms live best in a ____________, ____________, and _________ environment.
human body, animals, hot
warm, moist, dark
dry, hot, dark
warm, moist, sun exposed
Fomites are objects contaminated with infectious material.
True
False
Viruses are the smallest microorganism and can only be seen using an electron microscope.
True
False
Viruses can live outside the human body indefinitely (forever).
True
False
The cleanest procedure used to clean surfaces and instruments is called _____________.
antisepsis
disinfection
sterilization
UV light
Asepsis is defined as absence of disease producing organisms.
True
False
