Question 1

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) are caused by a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  virus 
B)  bacterium 
C)  protozoan 
D)  fungus 
E)  prion 
A)  virus 
B)  bacterium 
C)  protozoan 
D)  fungus 
E)  prion

Question 2

Infections by microorganisms that can cause disease only when a host's resistance is low are called ________ infections.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Infections by microorganisms that can cause disease...

Question 3

A(n) ________ mount is a type of mount used when a physician suspects that a patient has a fungal infection of the skin, nails, hair, or vagina because it dissolves the keratin and allows visualization of any fungus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ mount is a type of...

Question 4

Which of the following would you include when performing a Gram stain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cover only a small area of the specimen on the side with the crystal violet stain 
B)  Allow the stain to sit for no more than 10 seconds before rinsing 
C)  Cover the entire specimen area with iodine and allow it to remain for 1 minute 
D)  Rub the slide to hasten drying 
E)  Apply exactly 3 drops of alcohol or decolorizer after rinsing away the iodine 
A)  Cover only a small area of the specimen on the side with the crystal violet stain 
B)  Allow the stain to sit for no more than 10 seconds before rinsing 
C)  Cover the entire specimen area with iodine and allow it to remain for 1 minute 
D)  Rub the slide to hasten drying 
E)  Apply exactly 3 drops of alcohol or decolorizer after rinsing away the iodine

Question 5

The bacteria pictured here are classified as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bacilli 
B)  spirilla 
C)  cocci 
D)  vibrios 
E)  parasites 
A)  bacilli 
B)  spirilla 
C)  cocci 
D)  vibrios 
E)  parasites

Question 6

Which of the following is an inflammation of the heart tissue that occurs most frequently in school-age children as a result of an untreated strep throat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Colitis 
B)  Tuberculosis 
C)  Rheumatic fever 
D)  Botulism 
E)  Whooping cough 
A)  Colitis 
B)  Tuberculosis 
C)  Rheumatic fever 
D)  Botulism 
E)  Whooping cough

Question 7

MRSA is an infection caused by a(n) ________ microorganism that is on the rise in the United States.

Accepted Answer

drug-resis

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding anaerobes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They grow best in the presence of oxygen 
B)  They are identified by biochemical reactions that occur within the cell 
C)  They grow best in the absence of oxygen 
D)  They can thrive in an environment either with oxygen or without oxygen 
E)  They have a waxy cell wall 
A)  They grow best in the presence of oxygen 
B)  They are identified by biochemical reactions that occur within the cell 
C)  They grow best in the absence of oxygen 
D)  They can thrive in an environment either with oxygen or without oxygen 
E)  They have a waxy cell wall

Question 9

What is the term for the type of cocci that are in pairs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vibrios 
B)  Streptococci 
C)  Diplococci 
D)  Staphylococci 
E)  Bacilli 
A)  Vibrios 
B)  Streptococci 
C)  Diplococci 
D)  Staphylococci 
E)  Bacilli

Question 10

Which of the following would you include in the preparation of a microbiologic specimen smear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rub the specimen swab vigorously over the frosted part of the slide 
B)  Wave the slide in the air to help it dry 
C)  Heat-fix the slide with the smear side up 
D)  Stain the smear before it cools 
E)  Wait until after the smear is prepared to label the slide with the patient's name 
A)  Rub the specimen swab vigorously over the frosted part of the slide 
B)  Wave the slide in the air to help it dry 
C)  Heat-fix the slide with the smear side up 
D)  Stain the smear before it cools 
E)  Wait until after the smear is prepared to label the slide with the patient's name

Question 11

Which of the following is a frequent cause of bacterial infections, including epiglottitis and pneumonia, in infants and young children in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Escherichia coli 
B)  Haemophilus influenzae Serotype B 
C)  Helicobacter pylori 
D)  Legionella pneumophila 
E)  Mycobacterium tuberculosis 
A)  Escherichia coli 
B)  Haemophilus influenzae Serotype B 
C)  Helicobacter pylori 
D)  Legionella pneumophila 
E)  Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Question 12

Which of the following are characteristics of prokaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are noncellular. 
B)  They are simply structured with a single chromosome and no organelles. 
C)  They are highly structured and contain a nucleus. 
D)  They have a complex cell structure and have specialized organelles in the cytoplasm. 
E)  They consist of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat. 
A)  They are noncellular. 
B)  They are simply structured with a single chromosome and no organelles. 
C)  They are highly structured and contain a nucleus. 
D)  They have a complex cell structure and have specialized organelles in the cytoplasm. 
E)  They consist of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat.

Question 13

Rick, a 22-year-old patient, has had a bad cough that has lasted almost a month. He says his chest hurts, and he has been coughing up blood. Since his last visit three months ago, he has lost 12 pounds. His temperature is 101.9°F. For which of the following diseases might you expect the physician to test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diphtheria 
B)  Measles 
C)  Epiglottitis 
D)  Hepatitis 
E)  Tuberculosis 
A)  Diphtheria 
B)  Measles 
C)  Epiglottitis 
D)  Hepatitis 
E)  Tuberculosis

Question 14

The smallest known infectious agent, consisting only of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat, is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The smallest known infectious agent, consisting only...

Question 15

A(n) ________ medium is a substance that contains all the nutrients a particular type of microorganism needs to grow.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ medium is a substance that...

Question 16

Which of the following bacteria grow in grape-like clusters and are commonly found on the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diplococci 
B)  Mycobacteria 
C)  Staphylococci 
D)  Mycoplasma 
E)  Bacilli 
A)  Diplococci 
B)  Mycobacteria 
C)  Staphylococci 
D)  Mycoplasma 
E)  Bacilli

Question 17

Which of the following types of bacteria are responsible for gastroenteritis, tuberculosis, whooping cough, botulism, and tetanus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spirilla 
B)  Bacilli 
C)  Staphylococci 
D)  Streptococci 
E)  Vibrios 
A)  Spirilla 
B)  Bacilli 
C)  Staphylococci 
D)  Streptococci 
E)  Vibrios

Question 18

Which of the following is the most common staining procedure, which differentiates bacteria according to the chemical composition of their cell walls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gram stain 
B)  Methylene blue stain 
C)  Acid-fast stain 
D)  Congo red stain 
E)  Ziehl-Neelsen stain 
A)  Gram stain 
B)  Methylene blue stain 
C)  Acid-fast stain 
D)  Congo red stain 
E)  Ziehl-Neelsen stain

Question 19

Facultative bacteria are bacteria that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  grow best in the presence of oxygen 
B)  grow in the presence or absence of oxygen 
C)  grow best in the absence of oxygen 
D)  are identified by biochemical reactions that occur within the cell 
E)  have a waxy cell wall 
A)  grow best in the presence of oxygen 
B)  grow in the presence or absence of oxygen 
C)  grow best in the absence of oxygen 
D)  are identified by biochemical reactions that occur within the cell 
E)  have a waxy cell wall

Question 20

A(n) ________ infestation can cause anal itching, as well as nighttime restlessness due to anal itching.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ infestation can cause anal itching,...

Exam 46: Microbiology and Disease

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) are caused by a(n) ____.

Infections by microorganisms that can cause disease only when a host's resistance is low are called ________ infections.

A(n) ________ mount is a type of mount used when a physician suspects that a patient has a fungal infection of the skin, nails, hair, or vagina because it dissolves the keratin and allows visualization of any fungus.

Which of the following would you include when performing a Gram stain?

The bacteria pictured here are classified as ____.

Which of the following is an inflammation of the heart tissue that occurs most frequently in school-age children as a result of an untreated strep throat?

MRSA is an infection caused by a(n) ________ microorganism that is on the rise in the United States.

Which of the following is true regarding anaerobes?

What is the term for the type of cocci that are in pairs?

Which of the following would you include in the preparation of a microbiologic specimen smear?

Which of the following is a frequent cause of bacterial infections, including epiglottitis and pneumonia, in infants and young children in the United States?

Which of the following are characteristics of prokaryotic cells?

The smallest known infectious agent, consisting only of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat, is a(n) ________.

A(n) ________ medium is a substance that contains all the nutrients a particular type of microorganism needs to grow.

Which of the following bacteria grow in grape-like clusters and are commonly found on the skin?

Which of the following types of bacteria are responsible for gastroenteritis, tuberculosis, whooping cough, botulism, and tetanus?

Which of the following is the most common staining procedure, which differentiates bacteria according to the chemical composition of their cell walls?

Facultative bacteria are bacteria that ____.

A(n) ________ infestation can cause anal itching, as well as nighttime restlessness due to anal itching.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

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Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

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Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

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Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

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Principles of Pharmacology

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