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WorksheetsMDI Unit 1 Exam Practice
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Communicable diseases are spread between __________.
water molecules
viruses
clouds
individuals
An acute disease is sudden in onset and short in _________.
duration
proximity
The cause or origin of a disease is termed:
morbidity
mortality
etiology
pathogenesis
If a disease has a high death rate, which one of the following best describes the primary burden of this disease?
High mortality
Low mortality
Which one of the following is a predisposing factor for disease?
genetics
occupational therapy
normal test results
Pathogenesis is what?
symptoms of disease
process of disease development
recovery time of a disease
rate of infection in a population
What is an endemic disease?
A new virus that quickly spreads to multiple continents within weeks
A disease that was previously widespread but is now stable within a specific region and no longer causes major societal disruption.
A disease that caused global outbreaks and required emergency international response.
Who would have the greatest risk of complications from a viral respiratory illness like COVID?
a healthy 30-year-old
a young college student who lives in the dorms but has no health problems
a 49-year-old caregiver with asthma who works in a nursing home
a healthy 12-year old child
Mononucleosis is what?
caused by the flu virus
is also known as the kissing disease
is caused by a bacteria
A VSU football player is recovering from mononucleosis. You did a physical exam on him and found mild left upper quadrant tenderness. What should you be concerned about?
Splenomegaly
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis
What is the most appropriate action if you suspect an athlete with mononucleosis has splenomegaly?
Advise him or her to return to practice
Delay return to contact sports
A common sign seen in hepatitis is:
gold toes
swollen tongue
jaundice
whooping cough
Hallmark sign for bacterial meningitis is:
nuchal rigidity (stiff neck)
inflamed ulna
Hepatitis C is treated with what?
Antivirals
Antifungals
Just Vitamin C
Hallmark symptom of bacterial meningitis:
Nuchal rigidity (neck stiffness)
persistent cough
swollen feet
COVID-19 and the flu are both transmitted via droplets when someone sneezes or coughs.
TRUE
FALSE
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin) is a common sign of what type of infection?
Herpes Simplex
Hepatitis
COVID
MMR (a vaccine) stands for Measles, Mumps, and _____.
Rubella
Tetanus
Rickets
What type of medication is given to treat Hepatitis C?
Antibiotics
Vaccination
Antiviral
Corticosteroids
Oral antibiotics are not working for a patient with MRSA infection, what's next?
Stopping treatment
IV antibiotics
Switch to antivirals
MRSA is spread via:
indirect or direct contact
airborne means
Skin cancer type known to have the highest risk of metastasis:
melanoma
basal cell carcinoma
oval cell carcinoma
What type of medications are used to treat tinea infections?
antifungals
antivirals
antibiotics
Characteristics of chronic eczema include:
intense itching
habitual scratching
thickened skin
all of the above
Which of the following are treatment options for warts?
Liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy)
OTC salicylic acid applications
Cantharidin (beetle juice)
All of the above
Warts may return even after extensive treatment, because ____?
The initial treatment was not strong enough to remove the wart tissue.
HPV remains in the skin even after visible warts resolve.
The patient did not receive the HPV vaccine, which cures existing warts.
A mole that is symmetrical and even in color is NOT a warning sign of cancer.
True
False
What are signs and symptoms of psoriasis?
Silvery-white plaques with surrounding redness and distinct borders
Blistering lesions with yellow fluid and peeling skin
Flat, brown patches with no scaling or redness
Managing exposure to allergens can help reduce eczema flare-ups.
True
False
Most HPV warts will have what?
black dots (seeds)
ulcers
blisters
